Combining ability of cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L.) in relation to early nut yield

Combining ability of cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L.) in relation to early nut yield

1997

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A partial incomplete diallel design experiment between 4 early commercial clones and 5 common cashew genotypes was conducted at Pacajus Experimental Station, Ceara, Brazil, in 1991, aiming to select early genotypes of cashew. Cashew nut yield was evaluated in two-year old plants. Significant sums of squares associated with the estimates of GCA and SCA effects indicated the importance of these components in genetic variability to the trait under study, with predominance of GCA. The precocious dwarf cashew genotype CCP09 and the matrix of common cashew BTON contributed the most to increase early nut yield. The crosses CCP09 X BTON and CCP76 X BTON had the greatest SCA and averages. Thus they should be used to select promising clones for commercial use.

v.44(254):466-472, REVISTA CERES

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