Preliminary studies on cacao ovules in relation to bean number and bean size

Sapiyah Subali, . and Ibrahim Abdullah, . (1986) Preliminary studies on cacao ovules in relation to bean number and bean size. [Proceedings Paper]

The number of ovules per ovary was a very stable character which was controlled by genetic factors and it was possible to estimate the potential number of beans per pod and hence the potential yield of a tree. Preliminary data indicated that the ovules number does not strongly indicate the actual number of beans per pod. Correlation coefficient of the number of ovules to the number of beans per pod was low. The actual number of beans per pod indicated the number of ovules fertilized. This phenomena was influenced strongly by the compatibility system frequency and abundancy of flowering and the population of pollinating insects. However bean size could be predicted directly from the ovule size

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The number of ovules per ovary was a very stable character which was controlled by genetic factors and it was possible to estimate the potential number of beans per pod and hence the potential yield of a tree. Preliminary data indicated that the ovules number does not strongly indicate the actual number of beans per pod. Correlation coefficient of the number of ovules to the number of beans per pod was low. The actual number of beans per pod indicated the number of ovules fertilized. This phenomena was influenced strongly by the compatibility system frequency and abundancy of flowering and the population of pollinating insects. However bean size could be predicted directly from the ovule size

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. SB267 I61 1984 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	THEOBROMA CACAO
AGROVOC Term:	OVARIOS
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:25
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14341

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