Improvement of curd and seed production in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) [Bangladesh]
1991
Aditya, D.K.
Genetic variability and correlation pattern were studied in some cauliflowers. High coefficient of genetic variation was observed for curd weight. Path coefficient analysis indicated that days for curd initiation would be most effective in selection procedure for improving both curd weight and days for curd maturity. Growth and flowering pattern in some cultivars of temperate and tropical cauliflower were studied and their seed production potential in Bangladesh has been evaluated. The prevailing mild winter with short duration did not appear to be suitable for seed production of temperate origin cauliflowers. The indigenous cultivars flowered profusely. The cv. Kartika produced flowered profusely. The cv. Kartika produced flower earlier. Mid and late season cultivars viz. Poushali and Maghi flowered in later part of the season and suffered badly from adverse weather. Application of GA(3) and curd scooping did not increase seed yield in cv. Poushali. However, the per cent germination of seed increased significantly when curds of the mother plant were scooped at maturity.
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