G. N. Bhati , S. K. Sharma , L. N. Harsh

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Eight promising strains of Cenchrus ciliaria were studied at three different locations i.e. Jodhpur, Pall and Samdari for three consecutive years from 1978 to 1980, for their stability. Although Strains No. 1263 showed average stability in all environments, but high deviations mean square values suggest strengthening of breeding efforts to develop strains with high stability and general adaptability for arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan desert.

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A. K. Chakravarty , G. N. Bhati

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Variability in morphoiogicai and physiological characters in 10 strains of Cenchrus setigerus Vahl. Was studied under arid conditions at Jodhpur. It was observed that some of the strains can provide useful germplasm to breed desirable forage type for pasture prodution. The strain No. 175 was found to be the most suitable strain for the arid zone, because of its higher yield of forage, highest basal and crown diameters, capacity for maximum tiller production, dark green leaf with longer and broader leaf blades and presistency.

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