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cross, the F 2 plants were classified into two groups based on leaf type (pinnate-leaved and simple-leaved) and then
mean value of each trait was calculated for each group.
The pinnate-leaved plants gave significantly higher seed yield (53% in ICCV 2 x ICC 14215, 59% in ICCV 2 x ICC
14195, and 74% in ICC 16644 x ICC 16670) than the simple-leaved plants, mainly because of higher number of
pods per plant. On an average, the pinnate-leaved plants produced 23 - 31 pods per plant, whereas simple-leaved
plants produced 14 - 19 pods per plant. The increased number of pods per plant in pinnate-leaved plants resulted in
increased number of seeds per plant and ultimately increased yield per plant. Seed size of pinnate-leaved plants and
simple-leaved plants did not differ significantly in any of the crosses. The results clearly established negative effect
of simple leaf traits on seed yield. Thus, it is recommended that selections should be practiced for pinnate-leaved
plants in crosses involving simple-leaved and pinnate-leaved types.
PM Gaur/S Srinivasan
Milestone: 15 - 20 Desi and Kabuli chickpea breeding lines with combined resistances to FW, AB, and BGM
developed (PMG/SP) 2010
Development of Desi chickpea breeding lines with combined resistance to FW, AB, and BGM: One hundred
advanced breeding lines, selected primarily based on resistance to AB, BGM, and seed size were evaluated in two
sets (Set A and Set B) of 50 each. In Set B, seed was not enough for a replicated trial. The 50 lines in Set-A were
grown in a replicated trial along with 10 controls, which included the promising cultivars/breeding lines from
Western Australia (Sona, Moti, Sonali, Rupali, WACPE 2078, WACPE 2098, WACPE 2099, and ICCV 96836) and
India (JG 11 and ICCV 10). The trial was sown in a RCBD with 3 replications. Each plot consisted of 4 rows, 4 m
long, and the plants were 30 cm apart. Central two rows were used for recording grain yield and plant biomass. The
entries were screened against FW in a wilt-sick nursery, and for AB and BGM under controlled environment
conditions. Nine breeding lines (ICCV 04512, ICCV 04513, ICCV 05527, ICCV 05528, ICCV 05529, ICCV 05530,
ICCV 05531, ICCV 05532, and ICCV 05533) were resistant to FW (