Genetic Diversity and Variability in Exotic Winter and Facultative Wheat Germplasm under Semi-Arid Condition

Abstract

Magnitude and nature of genetic divergence was assessed in 69 exotic winter and facultative wheat germplasm using non-hierarchical Euclidean cluster analysis for different traits. The accessions were grouped into eight clusters. Cluster V was most divergent as well as early flowering. Cluster I was the best for yield while Cluster VII for test weight. Cluster II and VII were highly diverse from each other while Cluster VI and VIII were closely related. Geographical diversity did not relate to genetic diversity.