F1-HYBRID SEED PRODUCTION IN MUSKMELON (CUCUMIS-MELO L) - MANAGEMENT OF THE MALE-STERILE POPULATION

Authors
DHILLON NPS
Citation
Nps. Dhillon, F1-HYBRID SEED PRODUCTION IN MUSKMELON (CUCUMIS-MELO L) - MANAGEMENT OF THE MALE-STERILE POPULATION, Seed science and technology, 22(3), 1994, pp. 601-605
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Agriculture,"Plant Sciences",Horticulture
Journal title
Seed science and technology → ACNP
ISSN journal
02510952
Volume
22
Issue
3
Year of publication
1994
Pages
601 - 605
Database
ISI
SICI code
0251-0952(1994)22:3<601:FSPIM(>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
Using genetic male sterility, F-1 hybrid seed production in muskmelon was studied in relation to two factors, viz. four population densities (3, 4, 5, 6 seedlings per hill) of seed parent (Msms + msms), and rog uing of male fertile plants (Msms) spread over 10, 15 and 20 days. Pla nting of 6 seedlings per hill and roguing of male fertiles for 10 days provided the cost-effective F-1 hybrid seed yield (109.0 kg/ha).