Genetic diversity, heritability and genetic advance of Solanum melongena L. from three secondary centers of diversity

Indo-Birmanian is considered as the domesticated region and primary center of eggplant diversity from where it spread to other secondary centers diversity. In this study, genetic among 56 genotypes three (Bangladesh, Malaysia Thailand) was assessed using 11 morphological traits. The experiment laid in a complete randomized block design with replications. A wide significant variation observed for all traits, highly differences High heritability advance found different traits i.e. fruit length, diameter, girth, length width ratio, average weight, number fruits per plant, yield plant height branches plant. selected best weight showed high along less environmental influence but value PCV GCV. So these could be useful selection criteria future breeding program. These results are relevant evolutionary studies, programs, management resources.
 Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 28(1): 155-169, 2021 (June)