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An Assessment of Genetic Variability in Contrasting Castor Seedlings

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  • G. I. Ilo

    (University of Nigeria, Nigeria)

  • I. A. Nweke

    (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nigeria)

  • S. I. Ijearu

    (Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Nigeria)

Abstract

Nine genotypes of castor oil bean (Ricinus cumunis) were evaluated in 2011 and 2012 cropping seasons to determine their consistency of performance at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State. Eight (8) accessions were selected from various locations in the south east, while a standard check was obtained from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. The study was carried out using a randomized complete block design with four replications. Data was collected on number of days to germination, days to 50% flowering, plant height at maturity, length of primary raceme, length of pistillate region, length of staminate region and number of leaves. The findings from the study showed that Zaria accession flowers within 80 days and significantly (P

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  • G. I. Ilo & I. A. Nweke & S. I. Ijearu, 2020. "An Assessment of Genetic Variability in Contrasting Castor Seedlings," European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 2(6), November.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejfood:v:2:y:2020:i:6:id:20193
    DOI: 10.24018/ejfood.2020.2.6.193
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