Leaf area and shoot dry weight in coconut seedling selection
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2007-02
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Path-coefficient analysis was used to assess the contribution of various seedling characters that are presently employed for selection of coconut seedlings from 1-year-old nursery. The girth at collar and the leaf area, contributed mostly to the dry weight of shoot. The number of leaves and the height of seedlings did not significantly contribute to vigour. A simple multiple linear regression equation was worked out for estimating the dry weight of shoot non-destructively. The girth at collar and the leaf area were found to be the most important characters to be considered in selection and breeding.
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Indian J.Agrl.Sci. 1980 v-50 i-7 p-553-554