Multivariate analysis of grain amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) accessions to quantify phenotypic diversity

Characterization of Nutritional Potential of <em>Amaranthus </em>sp. Grain Production

“…The number of leaves (36.33-199.66) corresponding to results reported by Bashyal et al ( 2018) is much higher [38] compared to values presented in our study. Interesting is that even though the above-mentioned studies present superior values of plant heights, and number of leaves, the reported dry grain yields ranging between 724.96-1183.58 kg grains/ha [37], and 432-979 kg grains/ha [38], are inferior to those obtained in our study. This finding suggests that A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus have a high productive potential in cultivation conditions of our trial.…”

“…The reason may be the different varieties used in our trial, meaning A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus versus A. triclor. Our results concerning plant height frame within a narrower range, and mean plant heigths have lower values, compared to those reported by Baturaygil et al (2021) in amaranth hybrids, between 109-253 cm [37], Bashyal et al (2018) between 75.98-167.14 cm [38], and Génalis and Seguin (2008) in eight amaranth genotypes, between 143-168 cm [39]. The number of leaves (36.33-199.66) corresponding to results reported by Bashyal et al ( 2018) is much higher [38] compared to values presented in our study.…”

“…Our results concerning plant height frame within a narrower range, and mean plant heigths have lower values, compared to those reported by Baturaygil et al (2021) in amaranth hybrids, between 109-253 cm [37], Bashyal et al (2018) between 75.98-167.14 cm [38], and Génalis and Seguin (2008) in eight amaranth genotypes, between 143-168 cm [39]. The number of leaves (36.33-199.66) corresponding to results reported by Bashyal et al ( 2018) is much higher [38] compared to values presented in our study. Interesting is that even though the above-mentioned studies present superior values of plant heights, and number of leaves, the reported dry grain yields ranging between 724.96-1183.58 kg grains/ha [37], and 432-979 kg grains/ha [38], are inferior to those obtained in our study.…”

Characterization of Nutritional Potential of Amaranthus sp. Grain Production

“…The reason may be the different varieties used in our trial, meaning A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus versus A. triclor. Our results concerning plant height frame within a narrower range, and mean plant heights have lower values, compared to those reported by Baturaygil et al (2021) in amaranth hybrids, which were between 109 and 253 cm [36], those by Bashyal et al (2018) between 75.98 and 167.14 cm [37], and those by Génalis and Seguin (2008) in eight amaranth genotypes, between 143 and 168 cm [38]. The number of leaves (36.33-199.66) corresponding to results reported by Bashyal et al ( 2018) is much higher [37] compared to values presented in our study.…”

“…Our results concerning plant height frame within a narrower range, and mean plant heights have lower values, compared to those reported by Baturaygil et al (2021) in amaranth hybrids, which were between 109 and 253 cm [36], those by Bashyal et al (2018) between 75.98 and 167.14 cm [37], and those by Génalis and Seguin (2008) in eight amaranth genotypes, between 143 and 168 cm [38]. The number of leaves (36.33-199.66) corresponding to results reported by Bashyal et al ( 2018) is much higher [37] compared to values presented in our study. It is interesting to note that even though the above-mentioned studies present superior values of plant heights and number of leaves, the reported dry grain yields ranging between 724.96 and 1183.58 kg grains/ha [36], and 432 and 979 kg grains/ha [37], are inferior to those obtained in our study.…”