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Genotypic and environmental effects on curd weight of autumn-maturing cauliflowers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

P. Crisp  and
V. Kesavan
P. Crisp
Affiliation:
National Vegetable Research Station, Wellesbourne, Warwick, UK
V. Kesavan
Affiliation:
National Vegetable Research Station, Wellesbourne, Warwick, UK
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Summary

Twelve genotypes of cauliflower were grown in two seasons from six seedling propagation treatments in three sequential sowings. There was a high genotypic component of variation for curd weight, indicating that this character can be improved by breeding. A large genotype × environment interaction included genotypic differences in stability to the environment, notably in the self-compatible genotypes. Mean curd weight and stability of genotypes to the environment for this trait were uncorrelated, indicating that high weight and high stability could be bred into a single variety.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 90 , Issue 1 , February 1978 , pp. 11 - 17
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1978

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