Genetic divergence analysis in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)

Okra [Abelmoschus esculenta (L.) Moench] all the genotypes were sown during the zaid season at Horticulture Research Centre, Department of Horticulture, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, developed and maintained for using conventional agronomic practices to keep the crop in good condition. Study of morphological in landrace collections was carried out during 2011–2012. The present experiment was conducted with 20 Parents developed for diversity analysis. An experiment was conducted to study the genetic divergence in important traits of okra for the purpose of genetic improvement and their effect in populations. Twenty germplasm selected genetically diverse genotypes of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) were evaluated. The D² study has brought out the fact that the maximum distance D² = 4.403 and minimum distance D² = 1.854.