An experiment was conducted at the experimental field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207. Bangladesh during the period from November 2010 to March 2011 to study on the genetic diversity analysis in tomato So1anum lycuperskvn ). A brief description about the locations of the experimental site, characteristics of soil, climate, materials, layout and design of the experiment, land preparation. manuring and fertilizing, transplanting of seedlings, intercultural operations, harvesting, data recording procedure, economic and statistical analysis etc., which are presented as follows:
3.1. Experimental site
The research work relating to determine the genetic diversity of tomato was conducted at the Sher-e-I3angla Agricultural University Farm, Ohaka- 1207 during November 2010 to March 2011.
3.2 Geographical Location
The experimental area was situated at 23077'N latitude and 90133'F. longitude at an altitude of 8.6 meter above the sea level . The experimental field belongs to the Agro-ecological zone
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The Modhupur Tract". AEZ-28.This was a region of complex relief and soils developed over the Modhupur clay, where floodplain sediments buried the dissected edges of the Modhupur Tract leaving small hillocks of red soils as 'islandst surrounded by floodplain. The experimental site was shown in the map of AEZ of Bangladesh (Appendix I).3.3 Climate
Area has subtropical climate. characterized by high temperature, high relative humidity and heavy rainfall in Kharif season (April-September) and scanty rainfall associated with moderately low temperature during the Rabi season (October-March). Weather information regarding temperature, relative humidity. rainfall and sunshine hours prevailed at the experimental site during the study period was presented in Appendix II.
3.4 Characteristics of soil
Soil of the experimental site belongs to the general soil type. Shallow Red Brown Terrace Soils under Tejgaon Series. Top soils were clay loam in texture, olive-gray with common fine to medium distinct dark yellowish brown mottles. Soil pH ranged frum 6.0- 6.6 and had organic matter 0.84%. Experimental area was flat having available irrigation and drainage system and above flood level. Soil samples from 0-15 cm depths were collected from experimental held.
The analyses were done by Soil Resource and Development Institute (SRDI), Dhaka.
Physicochemical properties of the soil are presented in (Appendix Ill).
3.5 Planting materials
Thirty live (35) genotypes of tomato were used for the present research work. The purity and germination percentage were leveled as around 100 and 80 respectively. The genetically pure and physically healthy seeds of these genotypes were collected from Plant Genetic Resources Centre (PGRC) of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI). Gazipur. The name and origin of these genotypes are presented in Table 1.
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(31 028 611
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632 616 621
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633 625 628
66 623 629
630 626 630
625 610 631
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628 621
613 633
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Plant to plant distance = 4 cm
Row to Row dist nce= 45cr 3.6 Design and layout of the experiment
The study was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three (3) replications. The plot size was 340 m2. A distance of 50cm from block to block. 45 cm from
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Figure I. Showing the layout of the experimental plot
Table I. Name and origin of thirty five tomato genotypes used in the present study SI. No. Genotypes
No.
NanwJAcc No.
(BD)
Origin
13D-7257 PGRC. BARI
2 (i2 BD-7258 PORC. BARI
3 (13 BD-7259 PGRC, BARI
4 04 BD-7260 PGRC. BARI
S Os BD-7269 PGRC. BARI
6 G6 RD-7270 PGRC. BARI
7 07 BD-7276 PGRC. BARI
8 Gil BD-7278 PGRC, BARI
9 09 130-7279 PGRC. BARI
10 Gin 13D-7281 PGRC. BARI
I! Gil BD-7285 PGRC. BARI
12 G1, B!)-7286 p(IRC. BARI
13 (31) BD-7287 PGRC, BARI
14 014 130-7289 PGRC, BARI
15 (1 1.5 B!)-7290 PGRC. BARI
to Gi6 BD-7291 PGRC, BARI
17 617 BD-7292 PGRC, BARI
18 Gig BD-7295 PGRC. BARI
19 Gig BD-7301 PGRC. BARI
20 02) BD-7302 PORC, BARI
21 021 BD-7306 PGRC, BARI
22 022 B!)-7759 PGRC, BARI
23 02.t BD-7760 PGRC, BARI
24 624 BD-7761 PGRC, BARI
25 625 BD-7762 PGRC BAR!
26 026 BARI Tomato- 2 PGRC. BARI
27 (327 BAR! Tomato- 3 PGRC, BARI
28 G2s BARI Tomato- 4 PGRC, BARI
29 029 BAR! !omato- 6 PGRC, BARI
30 G3o BARI Tomato- 7 PGRC, BARI
31 BARI Tomato- 8 PGRC.BAR!
32 G32 BAR! Tomato- 9 PGRC. BARI
33 633 BARI Tomato-
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I PGRC, BARI34 ON BARJ Tomaio- 14 PGRC, BARI
35 035 BAR!Tomato- IS PGRC, BARI
Here, PGRC= Plant Genetic Research Centre, SARI= Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute
row to row and 40 cm from plant to plant was maintained. The genotypes were randomly distributed to each row within each line.
3.7 Seedbed preparation and raising seedling
The sowing was carried out on I 1 November 2010 in the seedbed; before sowing seeds were treated with Bavistin for 5 minutes. Seedlings of all genotypes were raised in seedbeds in the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207 farm Unit. Recommended cultural practices were taken up before and after sowing the seeds. When the seedlings become 25 days old:
(hose were transplanted in the main field.
3.8 Land preparation
The experimental plot was prepared by several ploughing and cross ploughing followed by laddering and harrowing with tractor and power tiller to bring about to good tilth in the first week of December 2010. Weeds and other stubbles were removed carefully from the experimental plot and leveled properly.
3.9 Manure and fertilizers application
Total cowdung and triple super phosphate (TSP) were applied in the field during final land preparation. Half Urea and half murate of potash (MOP) were applied in the plot after three weeks of transplanting. Remaining urea and murate of potash (MOP) were applied after live weeks of transplanting. Doses of manure and fertilizers used in the study are showing in Table 2.
3.10 Transplanting of seedlings
The seedlings were raised in the seedbed in usual way and 25 days old seedlings were transplanted in the main field on 05 Dceember, 2012. The transplanted seedlings were watered regularly to make a firm relation with roots and soil to stand along.
Table 2. Doses of manures and fertilizers used in the study
SI. No. Fertilizers! Manures
Dose
Applied in the plot Quantity/ha
I. Urea 20kg 550kg
TSP 17kg 1450kg
MOP
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10kg 250 kg-
Cow dung 400 kg 10 ton
3.11 Intercultural operations
When the seedlings were well established, 1SI mulching and weedsng were done uniformly in all
the plots. Second weeding was done after 20 days of the first one. Mechanical support was provided to the growing plants by bamboo sticks to keep them erect. During early stages of growth, pruning was done by removing some of the lateral branches to allow and plants to get more sunlight and to reduce the self.shading and incidence of increased insect infestation.
3.11.1 Thinning and gap filling
When the seedlings were well established, the soil around the base of each seedling was pulverized. A few gap filling was done by healthy seedlings of the same stock where initial planted seedlings tailed to survive. Thinning was done for the proper development and avoid crowd environment.
3.11.2 Staking
When the plants were well established, staking was done using bamboo slicks to keep the plants creeL
3.11.3 Weeding and mulching
Severn) weeding and mulching were done as per requirement. At the very fli-st stage weeding was done for ease of aeration and less competition seedling growth and mulch was provided after an irrigation to prevent crust formation and facilitate good aeration.
3.11.4 Irrigation and after-care
After transplanting the seedlings were properly irrigated for 4 consecutive days. Then flood irrigation was given to the plants after each top dressing of urea. Final irrigation was given during active fruiting stage.
3.11.5 Pesticide application
During the cropping period, since there was no significant pest infestation in the field, hence no control measure was undertaken. In order to prevent disease infestation Ripcord' was used for 6 Limes at an interval of 7 days from 06 January to II February 2011. There were diflrent types of weeds which were controlled effectively by hand weeding.
3.12 Llanresting:
Harvesting continued for about one month because fruits of different lines matured progressively at different dates and over long time. Fruits were picked on the basis of horticultural maturity, size, color and age being determined for the purpose of consumption as the fruit grew rapidly and soon get beyond the marketable stage frequent picking was done throughout the harvesting period. Harvesting was started from 09 March and completed by 29 March. The fruits per entry were allowed to ripe and then seeds were collected for finure use. Photograph showing one replication view of the experimental field in Plate I, a single tomato plant in the experimental field in Plate 2, a tomato plant with flower in Plate 3 and a tomato plant with a cluster of tomatoes Plate 4.
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