Vol. 10, Issue 9 (2021)

Author(s):
Gaikwad SD, Chandanshive AV, Bhalekar MN and Ranpise SA

Abstract:
In F₅ generation, twenty four characters were studied for yield and its contributing characters in muskmelon, which was obtained from the cross IVMM-3 x Punjab Sunheri. The genetic variability, genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variation, heritability, genetic advance and correlation analysis were undertaken for the study. The genotypic coefficient of variation was lower than the phenotypic coefficient of variations in all quantitative traits role of environment in the phenotypic expression of traits. The results showed high values for GCV and PCV for the characters like number of primary branches per vine, number of male flowers per vine, number of female flowers per vine, final vine length, average rind thickness, average fruit cavity, average weight of pulp per fruit, average weight of seed per fruit, sex ratio, number of fruits per vine, fruit yield per vine, average weight of fruit, TSS and acidity representing presence of substantial amount of variation. Analysis of variance showed significant variation for all the characters, indicating presence of sufficient variability in the material studied.