Morphological Characterization-based Optimal Trait Selection for Improving Yield and Stability of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill)

Authors

  • Kumar Jai Anand Dept. of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (482 004), India https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1484-4284
  • M. K. Shrivastava Dept. of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (482 004), India
  • Pawan K. Amrate Dept. of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (482 004), India
  • Teena Patel Dept. of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (482 004), India
  • Yogendra Singh Dept. of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (482 004), India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23910/1.2024.5604

Keywords:

DUS guidelines, morphological traits, monogenic trait, soybean germplasm

Abstract

The present investigation was convened during kharif, 2022 (July–October), rabi-Summer 2023 (January–May) and kharif, 2023 (July–October) at J.N.K.V.V., Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India to characterize 165 diverse soybean germplasm lines in pursuance of DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability) guidelines focusing on integrating optimal morphological traits to pre-fine soybean crop improvement. The study revealed significant variation among soybean genotypes. The hypocotyl color, controlled by a monogenic trait, was found in 77 genotypes, closely associated with violet flower color, whereas non-pigmented hypocotyls present in 88 genotypes were linked to white flowers. Growth habits were categorized as determinate (59), semi-determinate (103), and indeterminate (3), demonstrating that semi-determinate genotypes offer balanced resource allocation and reduced lodging. Most genotypes displayed medium flowering time (159) and medium plant height (134). Leaf shape was predominantly pointed ovate (121), with lanceolate leaves associated with higher number of seeds-1 pod. The presence of dark green leaves in 108 genotypes indicated higher chlorophyll content and enhanced photosynthetic efficiency to strengthen plant type. Semi-erect growth habit was prevalent in 152 genotypes, providing better soil coverage and moisture retention, while 13 genotypes showed erect growth. Pod pubescence was observed in 106 genotypes, offering protection against pests. These traits are found stable across the environment and may be used as an identification key for different varieties and donor germplasm lines.

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2024-10-24

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Anand KJ, Shrivastava MK, Amrate PK, Patel T, Singh Y. Morphological Characterization-based Optimal Trait Selection for Improving Yield and Stability of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) . IJBSM [Internet]. 2024 Oct. 24 [cited 2025 Sep. 20];15(Oct, 10):01-12. Available from: https://ojs.pphouse.org/index.php/IJBSM/article/view/5604

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Vol. 15 No. Oct, 10 (2024)

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