Andrada, Marie Jenina Q. <br/><br/>
Morphological and yield characterization of M3 garlic (Allium sativum L.) putative mutant lines / 
Marie Jenina Q. Andrada 
 - City of Batac :  MMSU,   2024. 
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<br/><br/> Thesis (BS Agriculture major in Horticulture) -- Mariano Marcos State University-College of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development, Batac City<br/> 
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<br/><br/> Morphological and yield characterization of 918 M3 garlic putative mutants <br/>through the Allium spp. descriptor lists developed by the International Plant Genetic <br/>Resources Institute (IPGRI) were studied at the experimental area of Mariano Marcos <br/>State University’s Crop Research Laboratory, Tabug, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte. The <br/>study aimed to (1) morphologically characterize the garlic putative mutants using <br/>Allium spp. descriptor lists developed by the International Plant Genetic Resources <br/>Institute (IPGRI); (2) describe the growth and yield characteristics of the garlic putative <br/>mutants; and (3) identify the relationship between bulb weight and growth and yield <br/>characteristics. The experimental design that was used in the study was Descriptive <br/>Research Design and Correlation Analysis. The results of the study showed variations <br/>in growth characteristics, yield characteristics, and bulb characteristics among M3 <br/>garlic putative mutants. GC-7-19-3 had the widest laminar width, while GC25-8-1 had <br/>the longest length. GC-4-4-8 had the widest equatorial diameter, the most number of <br/>outer cloves, and bulb weight. Bulb weight was significantly correlated with plant <br/>height and polar diameter, while equatorial diameter and number of outer cloves were <br/>positively correlated with bulb weight. The study found significant variability in <br/>growth potential among putative mutants, with GC4-4-8 showing the highest yield <br/>potential. Plant height, polar diameter, equatorial diameter, and number of outer cloves <br/>positively correlated with bulb weight aiding breeders in improving yield.