Variability in morpho-physiological parameters of fenugreek genotypes

Ten genotypes of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecumL.) were evaluated for genetic variation for morphological, physiological and seed quality parameters. Significant variation was recorded in fresh weight, shoot weight, root weight and no. of branches during 30, 60 and 90 days after sowing. The study revealed different crop physiology with some like A3-31-1-17 accumulated more fresh weight during early growth stage while genotype B4-22-7-2-1 and B5-33-20 showed increased vegetative growth during 30-60 DAS. Shoot length of different genotypes was ranged between 9.4212.42cm at 30 DAS which increased significantly at 60 DAS and 90 DAS. Root length was increased in all the genotype at 60 DAS but very less or no increase in length was noticed on 90 DAS. All the genotypes showed pod formation only after 60 DAS. Similarly Chlorophyll synthesis gradually increased in all the genotypes up to 90 DAS. All the tested genotypes showed growth in leaf area up to 90 DAS. Maximum leaf area (8.9 cm) was recorded for genotype B5-6-1 and AFg-3 while minimum (6.1) leaf area was observed in C4-2-14 genotypes. Genotypes were also differing in water potential recorded at 60 and 90 DAS. Genotype C4-2-14 and B3-77-8-10 showed to maintain water potential at 90 DAS. Maximum seed yield was recorded in AFg 3 closely followed by A3-31-1-17.