Genetic variability of eggplant germplasm evaluated under open field and glasshouse cropping conditions

Knowledge of agro-morphological genetic variation and cropping conditions on vegetative and yield-related traits plays a significant role in varietal improvement and production of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). Following this premise, the current study was conducted to critically asses the genetic...

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Main Authors: Mat Sulaiman, Nur Nadzirah, Yusop, Mohd Rafii, Duangjit, Janejira, Ramlee, Shairul Izan, Phumichai, Chalermpol, Abisola, Oladosu Yusuff, Datta, Debi Rani, Musa, Ibrahim
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Published: MDPI 2020
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38107/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38107/1/38107.pdf
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author Mat Sulaiman, Nur Nadzirah
Yusop, Mohd Rafii
Duangjit, Janejira
Ramlee, Shairul Izan
Phumichai, Chalermpol
Abisola, Oladosu Yusuff
Datta, Debi Rani
Musa, Ibrahim
author_facet Mat Sulaiman, Nur Nadzirah
Yusop, Mohd Rafii
Duangjit, Janejira
Ramlee, Shairul Izan
Phumichai, Chalermpol
Abisola, Oladosu Yusuff
Datta, Debi Rani
Musa, Ibrahim
author_sort Mat Sulaiman, Nur Nadzirah
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description Knowledge of agro-morphological genetic variation and cropping conditions on vegetative and yield-related traits plays a significant role in varietal improvement and production of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). Following this premise, the current study was conducted to critically asses the genetic variation of 29 eggplant accessions by using agro-morphological characterization evaluated under two cropping conditions, namely, glasshouse and open field. The experiments were laid out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Data on vegetative and yield characteristics were collected and subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SAS 9.4, while variance components were estimated manually. The results obtained from the analysis of variance indicated a highly significant difference (p ≤ 0.01) for all characteristics studied in both cropping conditions. The evaluated accessions were grouped into six major clusters based on agro-morphological traits using Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic mean (UPGMA) dendrogram. Hence, crosses between group I with VI or V could be used to attain higher heterosis and vigor among the accessions. Also, this evaluation could be used as a selection criterion for important yield agronomic traits in eggplant. The methodology and the approaches used may provide a model for the enhancement of other vegetable crop diversity towards adaptability to the cropping condition decision. This result displayed importance for preserving eggplant germplasm for future varietal development and revealed that open field cropping condition is more suitable under Malaysia’s agroecology.
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spelling upm-381072020-04-14T13:58:25Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38107/ Genetic variability of eggplant germplasm evaluated under open field and glasshouse cropping conditions Mat Sulaiman, Nur Nadzirah Yusop, Mohd Rafii Duangjit, Janejira Ramlee, Shairul Izan Phumichai, Chalermpol Abisola, Oladosu Yusuff Datta, Debi Rani Musa, Ibrahim Knowledge of agro-morphological genetic variation and cropping conditions on vegetative and yield-related traits plays a significant role in varietal improvement and production of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). Following this premise, the current study was conducted to critically asses the genetic variation of 29 eggplant accessions by using agro-morphological characterization evaluated under two cropping conditions, namely, glasshouse and open field. The experiments were laid out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Data on vegetative and yield characteristics were collected and subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SAS 9.4, while variance components were estimated manually. The results obtained from the analysis of variance indicated a highly significant difference (p ≤ 0.01) for all characteristics studied in both cropping conditions. The evaluated accessions were grouped into six major clusters based on agro-morphological traits using Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic mean (UPGMA) dendrogram. Hence, crosses between group I with VI or V could be used to attain higher heterosis and vigor among the accessions. Also, this evaluation could be used as a selection criterion for important yield agronomic traits in eggplant. The methodology and the approaches used may provide a model for the enhancement of other vegetable crop diversity towards adaptability to the cropping condition decision. This result displayed importance for preserving eggplant germplasm for future varietal development and revealed that open field cropping condition is more suitable under Malaysia’s agroecology. MDPI 2020 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38107/1/38107.pdf Mat Sulaiman, Nur Nadzirah and Yusop, Mohd Rafii and Duangjit, Janejira and Ramlee, Shairul Izan and Phumichai, Chalermpol and Abisola, Oladosu Yusuff and Datta, Debi Rani and Musa, Ibrahim (2020) Genetic variability of eggplant germplasm evaluated under open field and glasshouse cropping conditions. Agronomy, 10 (3). art. no. 436. pp. 1-17. ISSN 2073-4395 https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/3/436 10.3390/agronomy10030436
spellingShingle Mat Sulaiman, Nur Nadzirah
Yusop, Mohd Rafii
Duangjit, Janejira
Ramlee, Shairul Izan
Phumichai, Chalermpol
Abisola, Oladosu Yusuff
Datta, Debi Rani
Musa, Ibrahim
Genetic variability of eggplant germplasm evaluated under open field and glasshouse cropping conditions
title Genetic variability of eggplant germplasm evaluated under open field and glasshouse cropping conditions
title_full Genetic variability of eggplant germplasm evaluated under open field and glasshouse cropping conditions
title_fullStr Genetic variability of eggplant germplasm evaluated under open field and glasshouse cropping conditions
title_full_unstemmed Genetic variability of eggplant germplasm evaluated under open field and glasshouse cropping conditions
title_short Genetic variability of eggplant germplasm evaluated under open field and glasshouse cropping conditions
title_sort genetic variability of eggplant germplasm evaluated under open field and glasshouse cropping conditions
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/38107/
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