The
improvement of the fresh bulb and the economic dry matter yields of onion is
dependent on the morphogenetic variability and the interrelationships amongst
morphological attributes which can be used to determine the quality or
performance of the crop. This research was aimed to study the genetic
variability, growth, yield and quality traits of some genotypes of onion (Ares,
Violet de Galmi, Red Creole, “Wase”, “Dan Zaria”, “Dan Garko”, “Dan Giyawa”,
“Bahaushe”, “Bakana” and “Yar Aleiro”) in Jos, Plateau State. Using the
seedlings raised in the nursery, the genotypes were laid out in a completely
randomized design (CRD) with four replicates. Results showed that morphological
attributes differed amongst the genotypes, except the number of leaves per
plant, neck thickness and horizontal bulb diameter. The study concludes that
genotypic differences, which are responsible for differences in fresh bulb and
dry matter yields, exist amongst the different genotypes of onion. These
attributes could be used as selection indices in the improvement of the
onion.
Author (s) Details
S. A. Sirajo
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology Nigeria.
Dr. O. A. T. Namo
Cytogenetics and Plant Breeding Unit, Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, University of Jos, P.M.B. 2084, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Author (s) Details
S. A. Sirajo
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology Nigeria.
Dr. O. A. T. Namo
Cytogenetics and Plant Breeding Unit, Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, University of Jos, P.M.B. 2084, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
View Book: - http://bp.bookpi.org/index.php/bpi/catalog/book/168
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