Research Article | Published: 01 December 1998

Variation analysis among some rooting parameters in Mulberry (Morus spp.)

A. Tikader and T. Pavan Kumar

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 21 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 304-307 | 1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1998-MXTTZ0 | Cite this article

Abstract

Ten varieties of mulberry (Morus spp.) were analysed for six rooting parameters for their relationship and variation towards the rooting behaviour. Various statistical tests, i.e., analysis of variance, estimation of genetic parameters and simple correlation co-efficients were applied to know the extent of variation of rooting component parameters. Analysis of variance of all seven studied characters showed significance at P<0.01 except for shoot length. High phenotypic and genotypic variances and co-efficients of variation have been obtained for rooting %. Heritability was also high in all the characters except for shoot length. Maximum genetic gain was recorded in rooting % followed by weight of cutting and shoot length. Positive and significant correlation was observed in length of cutting, bark index % and shoot length with rooting % whereas negative and significant correlation with diameter and weight of cutting. Further, a positive and significant correlation was observed in length of cutting with shoot length and bark index %, diameter of cutting with weight of cutting.

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Tikader, A. and Kumar, T.P., 1998. Variation analysis among some rooting parameters in Mulberry (Morus spp.). Indian Journal of Forestry, 21(4), pp.304-307. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1998-MXTTZ0

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