Correlation and boxplot analysis for field evaluation of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) genotypes

Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L) is a very important summer crop cultivating at large scale in Bangladesh. The goal of this study was to determine the degree of character relationship between the quantity of fruits per plant and other growth characteristics of the studied 22 genotypes of muskmelon. The genotypes in this investigation differed significantly. A strongly positive correlation was recorded between two vigor indices, two foliar disease resistance (FDR) values, first flowering and 50% flowering days. The yield trait (fruit quantity per plant) was positively correlated with vigor indices and negatively correlated with FDR values. G17, G6, G21, and G10 were the most superior genotypes in comparison to other genotypes based on the vigor index and FDR value at 56 DAT including the fruit number per plant. Such genotypes can be used as breeding materials for subsequent genetic improvement in the purpose of developing high yielding stable variety.

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