Genetic variability of some fruit characters in mango (Mangifera indica L.).
Samanta A. K., Chattopadhyay T. K., Roy S.
Author Affiliation: Department of Fruits & Orchard Management, Faculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur 741252, India.
Environment and Ecology 17 : 488-490
Abstract : The genetic variability of 25 genotypes of mango (Mangifera indica) were studied. Differences between the phenotypic coefficient of variation and genotypic coefficient of variation were low for fruit volume, fruit weight and pulp weight only indicating a small influence of environment. High heritability along with a high genetic advance was found for the same characters, indicating the presence of additive gene actions where selection would be effective. However, for other characters a low genetic advance was observed, where hybridization was suggested for an improvement of these traits.