High yielding ridge gourd F1 hybrid from KAU


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Authors

  • T Pradeep Kumar Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, P.O Kau, Trichur, Kerala 680 656
  • A Aswini Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, P.O Kau, Trichur, Kerala 680 656

Abstract

Ridge gourd F1 hybrids were developed at Kerala Agricultural University, Trichur exploiting cytoplasmic genic male sterility (CGMS) system. Hybrid, KRH- 1 is a cross between male sterile female line (KAU-MS-LA 101) and male fertile male line LA-102. It has proved to be highly heterotic with a high yield (7.419 kg/plant) bearing attractive long slender fruits. Hybrid KRH-1 is male fertile and produces more number fruits. Hybrid MS × LA 102 is male fertile and superior in terms of total yield (7.386 kg/plant) when compared to other parents and hybrids.

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Submitted

2020-11-16

Published

2020-11-16

Issue

Vol. 65 No. 4 (2020)

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How to Cite

Kumar, T. P., & Aswini, A. (2020). High yielding ridge gourd F1 hybrid from KAU. Indian Horticulture, 65(4). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndHort/article/view/107284