Vol. 12, Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Vinita Thakur, PK Chandrakar and RK Yadav

Abstract:
Grain amaranth (Amaranth hypochondriacus L.) is a traditionally and economically pseudo-cereal crop with good nutritional value. Characterization was carried out by studying 13 qualitative traits. Categorical differences among 27 genotypes including five standard checks viz.BGA-2, RMA-7, GA-2, GA-5 and C.G. Rajgira-1 were observed in traits such as stem colour, petiole colour, inflorescence colour, leaf colour, early plant vigour and plant growth habit (except root colour, stem surface, inflorescence compactness and inflorescence shape). Several of traits are useful as a genetic markers and hybridization Programme.