Pheno-Morphometric DUS Characters Of Brinjal (Solanum Melongena L.) Genotypes
Abstract
The present investigation was carried out for successive two years during Rabi season of 2023 to 2025 to carry out characterization of 55 (45 F1 + 10 parents) including 1 chek at Main Experimental Research Station, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh India. The seed materials for the present investigation comprised of 10 varieties Punjab Sadabahar, NDB Sel-19-1, Pant Samrat, NDB Sel-16-1, NDB-2, NDB-3, Pusa Kranti, Pusa Purple Long, Arka Nidhi, Pant Rituraj. The field experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications. Among the genotypes, most exhibited purple fruit (98.2%), non-spiny leaves (82.1%), and varied leaf margins, blistering, spininess, and vein colours. Flower size and colour also showed substantial variation. The findings underscore the genetic variability within brinjal, essential for breeding programs aiming to enhance yield, quality, and stress resistance. The results highlight the potential for developing improved brinjal varieties through selective breeding, tailored to specific cultivation practices and market needs. Future research should focus on evaluating these genotypes under diverse environmental conditions for stable performance.
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