International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2017, Volume : 5, Issue : 1
First page : (229) Last page : (235)
Article doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2468
Genetic Diversity in Maize (Zea mays L.) Inbred Lines from Kashmir
Shazia G.1, Dar* Z. A.1, Lone A. A.1, Khan M. A.2, Bhat , M.A.2, Ali G.2, Yousuf N.2, and Lone R. A.2
1Dryland Agriculture Research Station, Budgam,
2SKUAST-K, Faculty of Agricultre, Wadura Campus, Sopore, J&K, India
*Corresponding Author E-mail: zahoorpbg@gmail.com
Received: 16.01.2017 | Revised: 25.01.2017 | Accepted: 26.01.2017
ABSTRACT
Genetic diversity in 47 maize inbred lines was assessed based on morphological traits. The Experiment was conducted using RCBD with two replications at Dryland Agriculture Station, Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir in Kharif 2015. D2 analysis was performed and clustering was done using Tocher’s Method. All the inbreds were grouped into 7 clusters. Cluster number IV contained highest number (29) of inbreds and cluster III and VI contained lowest number (2) of inbreds. Cluster II and V, V and VI, VI and VII showed maximum distance between them suggesting higher probability of heterotic hybrids if selection of parents is done from these pairs of groups. Days to tasselling, and days to maturity showed highest contribution to total divergence. This study gave an insight into the variability pattern of the inbred lines which will be helpful in their further utilisation.
Key words: Maize, inbreds, diversity, D2, variability
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Cite this article: Shazia, G., Dar, Z.A., Lone, A.A., Khan, M.A., Bhat, M.A., Ali, G., Yousuf, N., and Lone, R.A., Genetic Diversity in Maize (Zea mays L.) Inbred Lines from Kashmir, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci.5(1): 229-235 (2017). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2468
