Abstract:
This research was conducted to compare the performance of parent cultivars versus hybrids in Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.). Seven varieties were crossed in all possible combinations at the Tobacco Research Sub Station, Mansehra during 2007 to generate a full diallel set of progeny. Forty-two F1 hybrids along with their parent cultivars were planted at the Tobacco Research Station, Mardan (plain) and the Tobacco Research Sub Station, Mansehra (hilly) during 2008 and 2009. Both experiments were planted in a randomized complete block design with four replications. Data were recorded on days to flowering, plant height, leaves plant-1, internodal length, leaf area, green leaf weight, cured leaf weight, number of green leaves kg-1, number of cured leaves kg-1, yield, grade index (%), percent nicotine and percent reducing sugars. Analysis of variance revealed significance (P
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191-201
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Year: 2014