Selection parameters for improvement of yield and quality in tomatillo

ABSTRACT The extended use of the same variety by farmers over successive generations and reuse “seeds” caused natural variability that can be a magnificent opportunity for genetic improvement tomatillo. Two seasons were accomplished to select genotypes with good performance from heterogeneous population local tomatillo “Balady”. results revealed significant differences in early yield as fruit number average weight original population. Additionally, highly correlation between set percentage total soluble solids (TSS) at 60 days marketable length TSS days. In conclusion, path analysis along heritability selection gain showed are two most critical component traits addition, low indirect effect on per plant. Twenty promising selected kernel pure line development through further breeding programs.