Studies on variability, heritability and genetic advance in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) for yield and its contributing characters.

摘要

Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance were studied in a collection of 24 pomegranate genotypes. Considerable genetic variability for yield and its component characters were observed. High heritability, in association with high genetic advance was observed for dormancy duration, maturity duration, number of fruits per plant, flowering duration and yield, indicating additive gene effects and emphasizing the effectiveness of selection for these traits to improve economic yield in pomegranate.