Morpho-Genetic Characterization of Abelmoschus Moench. Accessions

This study was carried out to assess the morphological and genetic variability of seven accessions Abelmoschus L. species using morphometric analysis ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase large chain (RBCL) molecular markers. Using a completely randomized block design, seeds okra were planted with three replicates each. During developmental stage, features observed recorded according standard descriptor for crop. Morphologically, all exhibited degree similarities, albeit, at maturity, leaf, plant height, leaf colour, shape became distinct. A cluster phenotypic characterization 3.74 level coefficient similarity two distinct clusters, which predicted be A. esculentus caillei. The percentage variance principal components 55.12% 22.69% corresponding Eigenvalues 4.11 1.69, respectively. Results RBCL revealed 0.80 similarity. Two distinguishable clusters observed. Both genotyping results suggest that variations exist among within accessions. In conclusion, there is need frequently evaluate resources held in gene banks as they may not reflect whole range diversity inherent species.