After reading this article you will learn about the important cultivars and their value as preamble to watermelon breeding. Watermelon cultivars have been described in the vegetable cultivar lists maintained by the American Society for Horticultural Science. Watermelon breeders should obtain and evaluate a sample of the cultivars available to become familiar with the diversity of germplasm. It is also [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Origin of Cauliflower 2. History of Cauliflower in India 3. Production 4. Botany 5. Major Types 6. Pollination Techniques 7. Characteristic Variability and Ideo-Type in Cauliflower 8. Qualitative Genetics 9. Breeding Objectives 10. Breeding Methods 11. Transgenic Cauliflower 12. Seed Production 13. Varieties. Contents: Origin of Cauliflower History of Cauliflower in [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Origin of Radish 2. Botany of Radish 3. Breeding Objectives 4. Breeding Methods 5. Cultivated Radish Types 6. Cultivar Description 7. Varieties. 1. Origin of Radish: Radish probably originated in Europe and Asia. It has been under extensive cultivation in Egypt since long. It was introduced in England and France in [...]