Question

Q2. The mean and variance of corolla length in two highly inted strains of Tobacco and their
progeny are shown in the following table the parend (P1) has a short corolla, and the
other parent (P2) has a long cexolla. Calculate the broade sense heritability (H) of corolla
length in this plant
Strain
Mean (mm)
Variance (mm)
P, short
40.47
3.12
Pz long
93.75
2.87
F(PX P2)
63.90
4.74
F₂ (F, XF;) 68.72
47.70
OR

Answer 1

Answer:

Q2. The mean and variance of corolla length in two highly inted strains of Tobacco and their

progeny are shown in the following table the parend (P1) has a short corolla, and the

other parent (P2) has a long cexolla. Calculate the broade sense heritability (H) of corolla

length in this plant

Strain

Mean (mm)

Variance (mm)

P, short

40.47

3.12

Pz long

93.75

2.87

F(PX P2)

63.90

4.74

F₂ (F, XF;) 68.72

47.70

OR