GENETIC DIVERGENCE IN CLUSTERBEAN CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (L.) TAUB

Abstract

Genetic divergence, as measured by Mahalanobis's D2 statistic, was
studied in 48genotypes with aset ofll characters contributing towards seed
yield in clusterbean. Significant differences were observed for all the characters
under study. Based on D2values, 48 genotypes were classified into nine
clusters. The study also revealed that genetic divergence had less relevance
to eco-geographical distribution of the varieties. Three genotypes viz. , DSE
1/,Pusa Navbahar and HG 75 were most divergent and could be used in
future breeding programme.