In order to evaluate a number of agro-morphological characteristics in 10
melon population, an experiment based on randomized complete block design
with three replications was carried out in two years (2017-2018) at high
tunnel condition at Zahak Agriculture Research Station. The relationships
among the related traits evaluated using by statistical methods. The
combined analysis of variance revealed highly significant differences among
landraces in evaluated traits. A highly and significant correlation was
observed between fruit width and yield (0.81**). Mean comparison using
Duncan?s multiple rang test revealed that maximum yield belonged to landrace
Zardeivanaki with 29160 kg/ha. Factor analysis was used for understanding
the data structure and trait relations. The factor analysis showed that five
factors explained 84% of the total variation among the traits. Therefore,
the selection may be done according to the first component and it was
helpful for a good breeding program for development of high yielding
genotypes also landraces Dargazi, Zardeivanaki and Sabzsooski were placed
very closely indicating that the responses of these landraces to be similar
to high tunnel cultivation condition.
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