Combining ability and heterosis in egusi-melon <i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Thumb.) Matsum and Nakai

This study was carried out to evaluate the genetic potential of seven egusi-melon genotypes for seed weight and its components following the diallel mating scheme. Seven parents were selected from among 28 genotypes obtained from indigenous farmers in five ecological zones (forest, derived savanna,...

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Main Authors: J. Ndukauba, G. E. Nwofia, E. E. Ene-Obong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2019-12-01
Series:Ceylon Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://cjs.sljol.info/articles/7678