Abstract
AbstractDespite all advances in crop breeding techniques, the fundamental role of studying and identifying new genetic material remains undeniable. In this study, a diversity panel (DP) of 120 linseeds were characterized in the field for potential use in breeding programmes during 2 years. The panel was assembled mainly from intermediate linseeds, randomly selected from IPK world collection. Traits evaluated consisted of seed yield, branches and capsules per plant; plant height; capsule diameter; seeds capsule−1; 1000‐seed weight; seed length and width and also seed oil and protein content. Results revealed a great variability in DP mainly attributable to the genetic factors (72.6%) rather than geographical origin (6.4%) or experimental years (20.9%). Among studied traits, seed yield, branches and capsules per plant showed the highest variability. However, seed size features had relatively higher broad‐sense heritability and showed the strongest correlation with seed yield per plant. The DP provides a potentially useful resource for linseed breeding; this was particularly evident for five identified elite lines, among which an Indian landrace was outstanding.
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