Diversity in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Genotypes Based on Morphological Yield Traits with Protein Profiling

Abstract

In this research, fortyfour genotypes with two check varieties of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) were studied that were collected from different geographical regions of India. Biodiversity is one of the most important factors in the survival and improvement of any species. Therefore, germplasm collection is the first step for plant improvement. To investigate their genetic and morphological relationships morphological traits of genotypes of cucumbers were evaluated with check varieties. We found that the traits, the total yield varied during first season from 48.80-144.48 (q/ha) with average of 89.81(q/ha). During second season, it varied from 46.30-202.00 (q/ha) with an average of 104.90 (q/ha). The single fruit weight varied during first season from 182.98 to 371.87 gm. with average of 287.89 gm. During second season, it varied from 180.16 to 380.11 gm. with an average of 281.75gm. Fruit length varied during first season from 6.43 to 25.28 cm. with average of 16.22 cm. During second season, it varied from 6.06 to 25.26 cm. with an average of 16.25 cm. The number of fruits per plant varied during first season from 3.30-8.30 with average of 5.60. During second season, it varied from 2.80-10.56 with an average of 6.69. The distinct genotypes found in this study based on morpho-molecular characters will great interest to cucumber breeder for selection of diverse parent or production of mapping population.