Assessment of Genetic variability among ethidium bromide-derived genotypes of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at M7 generation-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Assessment of Genetic variability among ethidium bromide-derived genotypes of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at M7 generation

Published:2023-05-25 Issue:4 Volume:7 Page:383-393
ISSN:2980-0811
Container-title:International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches
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Author:

Ajayi A. T,Osekita O. S,Ojo T. F.,Omoniyi O. E.

Abstract

An induced mutation is a valuable tool for creating new genetic variability to complement existing germplasm and broaden crop genetic base. Thus, creating genetic diversity is needed for effective plant breeding programs. This study was aimed at evaluating the level of variation of phenotypic traits among ethidium bromide (EtBr)-derived genotypes of cowpea evaluated during the dry season of 2021-2022. Six cowpea genotypes obtained from the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko were used in the study. These were evaluated in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) in 3 replicates in the field. The traits measured were emergence percentage, number of leaves/plant, plant height, number of main branches/plant, number of peduncles/plant, peduncle length, pods/plant, pod length, seeds/pod, number of seeds/plant, 100-seed weight, and seed yield/plant. Upon statistical analysis, it was observed that G3 (IT98K-555-1) at a concentration of 0.5% for 16hrs was most suitable to broaden the genetic base of cowpea and can be selected for further breeding programs.

Publisher

All Sciences Proceedings

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