tailieunhanh - Studies on genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) for yield and yield contributing traits

Little information is available regarding genetic control and inheritance of economically important traits in bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.). Previous genetic studies of this crop used a narrow range of germplasm and in different environmental conditions. Thirty one genotypes of bitter gourd were accessed concerning the variability, heritability and genetic advance for 12 quantitative traits. Analysis of variance showed significant differences among the genotypes for all the characters. The estimates of phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) were higher than corresponding genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) which indicated that variation is not only due to genotypes, but, also due to the influence of environment. | Studies on genetic variability heritability and genetic advance in bitter gourd Momordica charantia L. for yield and yield contributing traits