Diversity Analysis for Morphological Traits in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Abstract
Morphological cluster analysis in fifty eight genotypes of tomato revealed considerable genetic diversity and grouped genotypes into 12 different clusters. Choosing parents from the most distinct clusters, with elevated cluster means and demonstrating high performance, can be utilized in hybridization programs to create high-yielding varieties. The highest percentage contribution to total genetic divergence was noted from average fruit weight, followed by fruit diameter and fruit length, indicating that selecting one or two superior genotypes from such varied clusters based on these traits and crossing them would yield greater heterosis.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Agricultural Practices and Plant Genetics
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology
- Volume
- 29
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 354–363
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026
- Language
- EN