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  <title>Stability analysis for yield-associated traits in desi cotton (Gossypium arboreum) genotypes</title>

      <doi>https://doi.org/10.21276/AATCCReview.2024.12.04.124</doi>
  
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      <abstract><![CDATA[<p>Cotton, an essential fibrous cash crop, holds significant economic importance globally,<br />
especially in India, where it occupies a substantial area of cultivation. Among the four cultivated<br />
species, Gossypium arboreum is particularly valued for its resilience, drought tolerance, and<br />
resistance to insect pests, making it crucial for low-cost cultivation in marginal conditions. A<br />
major challenge in cotton breeding programme is the complexity of GEI, which makes<br />
identifying stable, high-yielding genotypes difficult. Therefore, this study investigates genotype-<br />
environment interactions (GEI) for yield-related traits in 30 diverse G. arboreum genotypes<br />
under two different two locations over two growing seasons. Statistical analysis indicated<br />
significant differences among genotypes for various yield-associated traits. High heritability and<br />
genetic advance as % mean were observed for seed cotton yield (84.30%, 27.94%), lint yield<br />
(82.70%, 27.40%), and bolls per plant (86.40%, 26.41%), indicating strong potential for effective<br />
selection. Stability analysis revealed trait-specific and genotype-specific adaptability. For lint<br />
yield, regression coefficient ranged from -16.28 to 21.19, with genotype HD 537 showing<br />
suitability to favorable environments, while HD 509 demonstrated adaptation to unfavorable<br />
conditions. For seed cotton yield, HD 509 exhibited above-average performance with unit<br />
regression, indicating broad adaptability, while genotypes HD 514, HD 536, and HD 544 showed<br />
high mean values and adaptation to unfavorable environments. These findings highlight the<br />
importance of selecting genotypes based on environmental adaptability to enhance yield in G.<br />
arboreum.</p>
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                <div class="aatcc-abstract-text"><p>Cotton, an essential fibrous cash crop, holds significant economic importance globally,<br />
especially in India, where it occupies a substantial area of cultivation. Among the four cultivated<br />
species, Gossypium arboreum is particularly valued for its resilience, drought tolerance, and<br />
resistance to insect pests, making it crucial for low-cost cultivation in marginal conditions. A<br />
major challenge in cotton breeding programme is the complexity of GEI, which makes<br />
identifying stable, high-yielding genotypes difficult. Therefore, this study investigates genotype-<br />
environment interactions (GEI) for yield-related traits in 30 diverse G. arboreum genotypes<br />
under two different two locations over two growing seasons. Statistical analysis indicated<br />
significant differences among genotypes for various yield-associated traits. High heritability and<br />
genetic advance as % mean were observed for seed cotton yield (84.30%, 27.94%), lint yield<br />
(82.70%, 27.40%), and bolls per plant (86.40%, 26.41%), indicating strong potential for effective<br />
selection. Stability analysis revealed trait-specific and genotype-specific adaptability. For lint<br />
yield, regression coefficient ranged from -16.28 to 21.19, with genotype HD 537 showing<br />
suitability to favorable environments, while HD 509 demonstrated adaptation to unfavorable<br />
conditions. For seed cotton yield, HD 509 exhibited above-average performance with unit<br />
regression, indicating broad adaptability, while genotypes HD 514, HD 536, and HD 544 showed<br />
high mean values and adaptation to unfavorable environments. These findings highlight the<br />
importance of selecting genotypes based on environmental adaptability to enhance yield in G.<br />
arboreum.</p>
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