Genetic variability among lowland sorghum accessions collected from southern Ethiopia for grain quality traits.

ABSTRACT: The study was carried out to assess the nature and magnitude of genetic variability for grain quality traits in lowland sorghum accessions. Understanding genetic diversity and trait association is crucial to designing an effective breeding plan to develop nutrient-rich varieties. Two hundred twenty-five accessions were evaluated using a simple lattice design with two replications at Weioto. Prepared samples per replication were scanned by mixing the grains and repacking the sample cup after each scan. Analysis of grain quality traits revealed significant (P ≥ 0.01) differences among the genotypes indicating a good chance for genetic improvement. Genotypic means of nutritional content showed that amylose (Am) content ranged from 19.11 to 20.80%, ash value ranged from

SUBMITTER: Gebre W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10881306 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature