Vol. 10, Issue 11 (2021)

Author(s):
Ashwini Badni, VD Gasti, Vijaymahantesh and Sayeed Almas Mulla

Abstract:
The present investigation entitled studies on Recombination superiority studies for yield and quality traits in Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.) using 10 lines, four testers and 40 hybrids along with one commercial check to investigate the extent of heterosis. The analysis of variance for experimental design revealed the existence of adequate genetic variability in experimental material for all traits under study. Maximum and significant heterosis was observed in cross L10 x T1 (VRBTG-1-1 x CO-1) which is followed by L6 x T2 (Guledgudd Local x Pusa Rasdar) over best parent and commercial check for fruit yield per vine. Maximum significant and desirable heterosis was observed in the cross L10 x T1 (VRBTG-1-1 x CO-1) which is followed by exhibited L3 x T2 (Dharwad local x Pusa Rasdar) for the same trait over better parent.