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Abstract
An evaluation of 100 genotypes of Jatropha curcas L. was carried out to assess variability and character association and to identify diverse genotypes with superior growth traits. Variability studies revealed that, 39 accessions performed better in terms of above average values for volume index (479.41 cm3), indicating better vigor of the plants. Genotypes IC 555380, IC 555381, IC 555379, IC 569133 were found to be superior on the basis of plant height (100.34 cm), collar diameter (3.59 cm), number of branches (3.34) and volume index (1054.91 cm3) respectively. A wide range of variation was observed for plant height (41.11-100.34 cm), collar diameter (1.95-3.59 cm), branch number (1.36-3.34) and volume index (172.10-1045.91 cm3). Estimates of broad sense heritability ranged from 5.28 to 29.78%, genetic advance in percent of the mean ranged between 4.24 and 32.82 with number of branches giving the lowest value and volume index giving the highest value. All the growth traits showed positive significant correlation at both genetic and phenotypic levels with volume index. Path analysis of growth traits revealed that the height (0.719) is the most pronounced trait contributing directly to volume index followed by collar diameter (0.206) and number of branches (0.110). Diversity analysis using Mahalanobis D2 resulted in 7 clusters. Genotypes in cluster 2,3,4,5, and 6 have combination of desirable traits and can be directly selected for further improvement.
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Forestry Research is a comprehensive academic journal of forestry science organized by the Chinese Academy of Forestry. The main task is to reflect the latest research results, academic papers and research reports, scientific and technological developments and information on forestry science mainly organized by the Chinese Academy of Forestry, to promote academic exchanges at home and abroad, to carry out academic discussions, to flourish forestry science, and to better serve China's forestry construction.
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