Genotypic interrelationships for flowering traits in sugarcane genotypes treated by Gibberellic acid under natural conditions

The low flowering intensity of some sugarcane germplasm decreases seed yield. Flowering ability and intensity are desired traits for a successful sugarcane breeding program. The goal of the study  was to evaluate the effects of  various foliar gibberellic acid (GA3) concentrations (0, 50, and 100 mg...

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Main Authors: Farrag F. B. Abu-Ellail, E.S.R. Salem, El-Sheikh A.M.
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Published: Society for Sugarcane Research and Development 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JSR/article/view/148089
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author Farrag F. B. Abu-Ellail
E.S.R. Salem
El-Sheikh A.M.
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description The low flowering intensity of some sugarcane germplasm decreases seed yield. Flowering ability and intensity are desired traits for a successful sugarcane breeding program. The goal of the study  was to evaluate the effects of  various foliar gibberellic acid (GA3) concentrations (0, 50, and 100 mg l⁻¹) on 20 sugarcane  genotypes to improve their flowering ability and intensity under natural conditions at El-Sabahia Research Station (31o  12 54″ N and 29o  58' 23″ E),  Alexandria, Egypt, over the plant and ratoon cane crops grown in the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 seasons. The results revealed that increasing GA3 concentrations up to 100 mg/l improved the flowering percentage during the various flowering stages of the 20 sugarcane genotypes. Sugarcane genotypes, namely MEX2001-80, Co1129, and CP63-49, outperformed the others during the flowering stages. The interactions between sugarcane genotypes and GA3  concentrations had a significant impact on flowering percentage. According to cluster analysis, the longest full emergence flowering period was 142.24 days, whereas the shortest period was 0.0 days. It was discovered that the Mex 2001–80 genotype's superiority in longevity was mostly due to its superiority in the emergence stage. The GT biplot's polygon view was used to identify the genotypes that showed good flowering responses for one or more GA3  concentrations. According to the study, the responsive sugarcane genotypes may be treated with 100 mg/l of GA3 to induce floral primordia, which will speed up and intensify flowering. Selection should concentrate on tip emergence stage and full emergence stage to increase flowering percentage, according to genotypic correlation.  Finding the best sugarcane genotypes in natural settings is crucial, as evidenced by the necessity for additional research using higher  concentrations of GA  to evaluate all sugarcane germplasms for flowering ability and intensity.
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spelling doaj-art-f00fffe2a8354cdba1744e51a4eaf9f32025-08-20T02:34:33ZengSociety for Sugarcane Research and DevelopmentJournal of Sugarcane Research2249-927X2582-47672025-05-0113110.37580/JSR.2023.1.13.28-45Genotypic interrelationships for flowering traits in sugarcane genotypes treated by Gibberellic acid under natural conditionsFarrag F. B. Abu-Ellail0E.S.R. Salem1El-Sheikh A.M.2Sugar Crops Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, EgyptAgricultural Research Centre, Giza, Egypt.Agricultural Research Centre, Giza, Egypt The low flowering intensity of some sugarcane germplasm decreases seed yield. Flowering ability and intensity are desired traits for a successful sugarcane breeding program. The goal of the study  was to evaluate the effects of  various foliar gibberellic acid (GA3) concentrations (0, 50, and 100 mg l⁻¹) on 20 sugarcane  genotypes to improve their flowering ability and intensity under natural conditions at El-Sabahia Research Station (31o  12 54″ N and 29o  58' 23″ E),  Alexandria, Egypt, over the plant and ratoon cane crops grown in the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 seasons. The results revealed that increasing GA3 concentrations up to 100 mg/l improved the flowering percentage during the various flowering stages of the 20 sugarcane genotypes. Sugarcane genotypes, namely MEX2001-80, Co1129, and CP63-49, outperformed the others during the flowering stages. The interactions between sugarcane genotypes and GA3  concentrations had a significant impact on flowering percentage. According to cluster analysis, the longest full emergence flowering period was 142.24 days, whereas the shortest period was 0.0 days. It was discovered that the Mex 2001–80 genotype's superiority in longevity was mostly due to its superiority in the emergence stage. The GT biplot's polygon view was used to identify the genotypes that showed good flowering responses for one or more GA3  concentrations. According to the study, the responsive sugarcane genotypes may be treated with 100 mg/l of GA3 to induce floral primordia, which will speed up and intensify flowering. Selection should concentrate on tip emergence stage and full emergence stage to increase flowering percentage, according to genotypic correlation.  Finding the best sugarcane genotypes in natural settings is crucial, as evidenced by the necessity for additional research using higher  concentrations of GA  to evaluate all sugarcane germplasms for flowering ability and intensity. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JSR/article/view/148089Genotypic correlation; Sugarcane genotypes; Gibberellic acid; Flowering intensity.
spellingShingle Farrag F. B. Abu-Ellail
E.S.R. Salem
El-Sheikh A.M.
Genotypic interrelationships for flowering traits in sugarcane genotypes treated by Gibberellic acid under natural conditions
Journal of Sugarcane Research
Genotypic correlation; Sugarcane genotypes; Gibberellic acid; Flowering intensity.
title Genotypic interrelationships for flowering traits in sugarcane genotypes treated by Gibberellic acid under natural conditions
title_full Genotypic interrelationships for flowering traits in sugarcane genotypes treated by Gibberellic acid under natural conditions
title_fullStr Genotypic interrelationships for flowering traits in sugarcane genotypes treated by Gibberellic acid under natural conditions
title_full_unstemmed Genotypic interrelationships for flowering traits in sugarcane genotypes treated by Gibberellic acid under natural conditions
title_short Genotypic interrelationships for flowering traits in sugarcane genotypes treated by Gibberellic acid under natural conditions
title_sort genotypic interrelationships for flowering traits in sugarcane genotypes treated by gibberellic acid under natural conditions
topic Genotypic correlation; Sugarcane genotypes; Gibberellic acid; Flowering intensity.
url https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JSR/article/view/148089
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