Univariate and multivariate analysis performed on bio-agronomical traits of Cucumis melo L. germplasm |
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| Authors: | C Lotti A R Marcotrigiano C De Giovanni P Resta A Ricciardi V Zonno G Fanizza L Ricciardi |
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| Institution: | (1) Facoltà di Agraria, Dipartimento di Scienze Agro-Ambientali, Chimica e Difesa Vegetale, Università di Foggia, via Napoli 25, 71100 Foggia, Italy;(2) Facoltà di Agraria, Dipartimento di Biologia e Chimica Agro-Forestale ed Ambientale, Sezione di Genetica e Miglioramento Genetico, Università degli Studi di Bari, via Amendola 165/a, 70125 Bari, Italy |
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| Abstract: | A large collection of melon (Cucumis melo L.) germplasm has been established at the Section of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bari University (Italy). In the present
work, data regarding the variation of 20 bio-agronomical traits recorded on entries and landraces collected in Albania and
Apulia region (Southern Italy) are reported. The main objective of the study was to assess and describe, by means of univariate
and multivariate analyses, the genetic diversity in the collection composed by genotypes classified in the Inodorus and Cantalupensis groups. The results obtained showed a large variation for all the traits examined. Furthermore, it was possible to identify
valuable genotypes for future breeding programmes aimed at improving melon traits, particularly for the Inodorus group, which is an important crop in many Southern Italian sites. Genotypes of interest were especially selected for earliness
and lateness, fruit shape, soluble solids content, storage time and fruit firmness. |
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| Keywords: | Cluster analysis Cucumis melo Germplasm variation Melon Principal component analysis |
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