Genetic Divergence Analysis Among Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Germplasm at Werer Ethiopia
Mesay Tadesse,
Gudeta Nepir,
Negash Geleta
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2023
Pages:
74-81
Received:
15 March 2023
Accepted:
8 June 2023
Published:
14 October 2023
Abstract: This research was conducted to assess the extent and pattern of genetic variability and diversity among sesame accessions. A total of 64 sesame Accessions were evaluated in 8 x 8 lattice design with two replications at Werer Agricultural Research Center. Analysis of variance revealed that there was a statistically significant difference among the accessions for all traits except for 50% days to emergence and the number of seeds per pod. Principal components analysis showed the first five principal components viz. principal component one (21.9%), principal component two (11.00%), principal component three (15.6%), principal component four (18.3%), and principal component five (9.5) with a total contribution of 76.3% variation. The dendrogram was constructed using the Unweighted Pair-group Method with Arithmetic Means to separate Accessions into five distinct clusters. Sesame accessions with high seed yield and high mean values for other desirable traits were grouped into Cluster I and Cluster V. Cluster IV and Cluster V had the highest inter-cluster distance. Accession in Cluster V (Acc.241297) could be crossed with other clusters to come up with promising segregation for further improvement programs.
Abstract: This research was conducted to assess the extent and pattern of genetic variability and diversity among sesame accessions. A total of 64 sesame Accessions were evaluated in 8 x 8 lattice design with two replications at Werer Agricultural Research Center. Analysis of variance revealed that there was a statistically significant difference among the a...
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Research Article
Diversity of Butterflies (Insecta: Lepidoptera) in Kasur District, Punjab, Pakistan
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2023
Pages:
82-86
Received:
29 October 2023
Accepted:
13 November 2023
Published:
24 November 2023
Abstract: Butterflies are sensitive to temperature, solar radiation, microclimate. They are indications of a thriving ecosystem and healthy surroundings. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, butterflies are crucial pollinators, bio-indicators of climate change, sensitive to changes in ecosystems, and an essential source of data for scientific research in a wide range of biological sciences. Butterflies are the beautiful creatures and need to be conserved. The purpose of the study was to investigate the butterfly diversity in several areas of Pakistan's Punjab Province's Kasur district. This Study was conducted in April to May, 2023 at different localities like Changa Manga Forest, Rana Resort Forest and Pattoki Nurseries of Kasur district. During this survey, 106 butterfly specimens were gathered manually and with the help of an insect net. Five distinct species from four different genera and two separate families (Nymphalidae Pieridae) were found in these specimens. This is the first study to explore the butterfly diversity in district Kasur which indicated that Danaus Chrysippus is present in large in month of April and May. The present study added valuable information on diversity of butterfly fauna and will contribute in developing effective conservation.
Abstract: Butterflies are sensitive to temperature, solar radiation, microclimate. They are indications of a thriving ecosystem and healthy surroundings. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, butterflies are crucial pollinators, bio-indicators of climate change, sensitive to changes in ecosystems, and an essential source of data for scientific research in a wide ra...
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