The present study aimed to evaluate morphological diversity among 30 garden pea (Pisum sativum var. hortense L.) genotypes using Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) guidelines under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority. Visual observations were...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72618
This study assessed morphological diversity and genetic divergence among 25 tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) genotypes using 17 DUS-based descriptors and Mahalanobis D² statistics. The Shannon–Weaver diversity index (H′) indicated significant phenotypic variation, particularly in...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72567
The present study was conducted at the Main Experimental Station, Department of Vegetable Science, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj during the Zaid season of 2023. Planting material consisted of 30 genotypes of cucumber including one check...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81188
Germplasm evaluation constitutes a fundamental approach for the identification of superior and agronomically important genotypes. The extensive natural variation observed among genotypes indicates considerable potential for the improvement of economically important traits. Geneti...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64027
This study assessed the genetic variability, heritability, and genetic progress of 25 genotypes of sponge gourd [Luffa cylindrica L. (Roem.)]. In this randomized block design experiment with three replications, twenty yield and quality characteristics were evaluated. The signific...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72599
Exploring genetic variability within the available germplasm is a fundamental prerequisite in any plant breeding program, as it facilitates the selection of superior genotypes. Key genetic parameters such as heritability and genetic advance are valuable tools for breeders in iden...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72570
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), a crop of significant economic importance in India, exhibits extensive genetic diversity, making it a prime candidate for genetic enhancement. The present study was conducted during the zaid season of 2023–2024 at the Vegetable Research Farm, Achary...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62500
The current experiment was carried out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. In present investigation forty-three genotypes (10 lines + 3 testers + 30 F1’s) of bottle gourd were grouped into seven distinct non over lapping clusters. This suggested that the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i163127
Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance are essential criteria for identifying useful parents and selection traits in crop improvement programmes. The present investigation assessed genetic variability and selection parameters in 26 garden pea (Pisum sativum L. var....
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64052