Selection of Tomato Genotypes for Drought Tolerance

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What was the experimental design used in the study?

Randomized block design (correct)

Factorial design

Completely randomized design

Split-plot design

How many genotypes were evaluated in the study?

7 (correct)

12

10

5

What is the objective of using selection indexes in the study?

To compare the performance of different genotypes

To evaluate a single characteristic

To identify the most tolerant genotype

To evaluate multiple characteristics simultaneously (correct)

Which genotype is the recurrent genitor in the study?

UFU-040 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the study?

To select genotypes with agronomic potential and drought tolerance Signup and view all the answers

How many treatments were evaluated in the study?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in the overall gain between the genotype-ideotype distance and Mulamba & Mock (1978) methods?

12.2% Signup and view all the answers

Which selection index was able to select the cv.Santa Clara genotype?

Smith (1936) and Hazel (1943) Signup and view all the answers

How many selection indices were used in the study?

4 Signup and view all the answers

Which genotype demonstrated superior agronomic performance and resistance to water stresses?

G5=UFU-102-RC3#91335 Signup and view all the answers

How many genotypes were used in the study?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of using the genotype-ideotype distance selection index?

Higher overall gain Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's soil is subject to drought periods?

85% Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of most plant characters related to water stress tolerance?

Polygenic and low heritability Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using selection indexes in breeding programs?

To select for multiple traits simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the study mentioned in the text?

To select tomato genotypes with agronomic potential and tolerance to water stresses Signup and view all the answers

How many selection indexes were used in the study?

Multiple Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of results in tomato breeding for drought tolerance?

Scare Signup and view all the answers