Inheritance of major fatty acids in opium poppy (Papaver somniferum)


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Authors

  • S P SINGH
  • SUDHIR SHUKLA
  • K R KHANNA

Keywords:

opium poppy, fatty acids, combining ability, gene action, regression coefficient

Abstract

A study was conducted on different gene systems of opium poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) involved in the inher itmlce
of major fatty acids, viz. palmitic acid (C16:0), stearic acid (C18:0), oleic acid (C18:1) and linoleic acid (C18:2)
using 6 x 6 half diallel. 'BR 88' for palmitic acid, 'BR 79' for stearic acid and oleic acid and 'BR 76' for linoleic acid
were best combiners. The crosses 'BR 79' X 'BR 76' and 'BR 87' x 'BR 85' for oleic acid and 'IC 30' X 'BR 85' and 'BR
87' X 'BR 76' for linoleic acid had the highest value for the specific combining ability. The genetic combination of
crosses were additive X dominance and dominance X dominance type due to involvement of high X low and low X low
combiners. A negative association of oleic acid and linoleic acid was noticed and a breeding plan to develop genotypes
with desired fatty acid composition was discussed.

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Author Biographies

  • S P SINGH

    Head, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226 001

  • SUDHIR SHUKLA
    Scientist, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226 001
  • K R KHANNA
    Former Head, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226 001

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Vol. 68 No. 10 (1998)

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How to Cite

SINGH, S. P., SHUKLA, S., & KHANNA, K. R. (2013). Inheritance of major fatty acids in opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 68(10). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/27748