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It is noteworthy that all the crosses showing high sea effect for grain yield in F1 and F2 generations were combinations of Indian x exotic types (Indigenous x extraneous germplasm). This emphasises the need for combining two diverse germplasma to create maximum genetic variability which is the prime requirement and this would alone help in raising the limits of envisaged progress through selection in any successful breeding programme. The best cross combinations for grain yield further showed very interesting results of depicting the genetic diversity of parents and there were clear cut divergences between these crosses with regards to sea for component traits.

The present study revealed the existence of both additive and non-additive type of gene effects for yield component traits. Therefore, biparental mating and/or diallel selective mating which may allow intermating of the selects in the different cycles could hold promise for genetic improvement of the traits of bread wheat.


Acknowledgment

The authors are thankful to the Director of Research, Rajasthan Agricultural University, for providing necessary facilities during the course of investigation.

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