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Variability in Fodder Quality Traits of Anogeissus latifolia Wall. in Himachal Pradesh


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Variability studies in fodder quality parameter in Anogeissus latifolia Wall (Family-Combretaceae) was undertaken in four districts of Himachal Pradesh viz., Solan, Sirmour, Kangra and Una at eight sites under different elevations in three diameter classes viz., 10-20 cm (small) 20-30 cm (medium) and 30-40 cm (Large). Proximate principles of leaf fodder in S4 (Chaoban, Distt Sirmour) and S1 (Jadli, Distt Solan) exhibited maximum variation in almost all nutritional traits. Study concluded indicating that direct selection from the altitude ranging between 600 m to 1000 m amsl in large diameter class (30-40 cm) is recommended for the improvement of species and to have superior genetic gains for further breeding works.

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Anogeissus latifolia Wall., Fodder Quality, Variability, Diameter Class, Himachal Pradesh, Evaluation, Foliar Analysis
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H. P. Sankhyan
Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources, College of Forestry Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan – 173 230 (Himachal Pradesh)
India

N. B. Singh
Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources, College of Forestry Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan – 173 230 (Himachal Pradesh)
India

R. Bawa
Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources, College of Forestry Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan – 173 230 (Himachal Pradesh)
India

Tanvi Gupta
Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources, College of Forestry Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan – 173 230 (Himachal Pradesh)
India


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Authors

H. P. Sankhyan
Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources, College of Forestry Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan – 173 230 (Himachal Pradesh), India
N. B. Singh
Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources, College of Forestry Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan – 173 230 (Himachal Pradesh), India
R. Bawa
Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources, College of Forestry Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan – 173 230 (Himachal Pradesh), India
Tanvi Gupta
Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources, College of Forestry Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan – 173 230 (Himachal Pradesh), India

Abstract


Variability studies in fodder quality parameter in Anogeissus latifolia Wall (Family-Combretaceae) was undertaken in four districts of Himachal Pradesh viz., Solan, Sirmour, Kangra and Una at eight sites under different elevations in three diameter classes viz., 10-20 cm (small) 20-30 cm (medium) and 30-40 cm (Large). Proximate principles of leaf fodder in S4 (Chaoban, Distt Sirmour) and S1 (Jadli, Distt Solan) exhibited maximum variation in almost all nutritional traits. Study concluded indicating that direct selection from the altitude ranging between 600 m to 1000 m amsl in large diameter class (30-40 cm) is recommended for the improvement of species and to have superior genetic gains for further breeding works.

Keywords


Anogeissus latifolia Wall., Fodder Quality, Variability, Diameter Class, Himachal Pradesh, Evaluation, Foliar Analysis

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