Genetic Variability Studies in Lasora (Cordia myxa Roxb.)

Abstract

Lasora is an under-exploited fruit and an important herbal tree in rural India. Two extensive explorations were made during 2000 and 2001 for the surveys and collections of lasora variability in Rajasthan. The germplasm was collected from 95 sites having varied agro-climatic conditions. The analysis of variance revealed that there were high and significant differences among the thirty groups of lasora population. A wide range of variation was observed for important characters on plant growth, leaf size, and fruit size and fruit quality and yield components. The estimation of GCV and PCV for fruit weight and leaf size was high and therefore, good scope for improvement through selection. Genotypes with large sized leaves are potential source of bigger sized fruits and vice-versa.