Table 2.
Area and size of cotyledon and true leaf and fresh weight in S27, R29, and F1
| S27 (female) | R29 (male) | F1-S27 × R29 | Relative to MPV | Relative to BPV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotyledon area (mm2) | |||||
| 2 DAS | 10.77 ± 0.59a (n = 19) | 11.69 ± 0.48ab (n = 20) | 13.04 ± 0.68b (n = 24) | 1.16 | 1.12 |
| 4 DAS | 52.87 ± 2.46a (n = 42) | 53.59 ± 2.14a (n = 36) | 68.82 ± 3.00b (n = 33) | 1.29 | 1.28 |
| 6 DAS | 80.14 ± 3.51a (n = 37) | 77.13 ± 2.75a (n = 38) | 100.52 ± 4.69b (n = 36) | 1.28 | 1.25 |
| 1st and 2nd leaf area (mm2) | |||||
| 10 DAS | 87.62 ± 5.57a (n = 26) | 84.51 ± 2.03a (n = 36) | 119.26 ± 5.25b (n = 30) | 1.39 | 1.36 |
| 12 DAS | 143.51 ± 5.59b (n = 30) | 111.01 ± 2.86a (n = 36) | 158.40 ± 6.57b (n = 36) | 1.24 | 1.10 |
| 14 DAS | 146.48 ± 5.02b (n = 36) | 114.62 ± 4.62a (n = 34) | 179.13 ± 6.96c (n = 36) | 1.37 | 1.22 |
| Leaf size at 14 DAS | |||||
| Length (cm) | 1.50 ± 0.03a (n = 36) | 1.45 ± 0.03a (n = 36) | 1.74 ± 0.04b (n = 36) | 1.18 | 1.16 |
| Width (cm) | 0.94 ± 0.02a (n = 36) | 0.86 ± 0.02a (n = 36) | 1.13 ± 0.03b (n = 36) | 1.26 | 1.20 |
| Fresh weight (mg) | |||||
| 7 DAS | 79.04 ± 1.88a (n = 25) | 77.51 ± 1.88a (n = 37) | 90.22 ± 2.32b (n = 41) | 1.15 | 1.14 |
| 14 DAS | 239.86 ± 5.83b (n = 42) | 182.75 ± 4.24a (n = 44) | 257.63 ± 5.24c (n = 43) | 1.22 | 1.07 |
Letters indicate significant differences at p < 0.05 (Student’s t-test)
MPV mid-parent value, BPV best-parent value
Mean ± Standard errors