Author(s): FERRAO, M. A. G.; FONSECA, A. F. A. da; VOLPI, P. S.; VERDIN FILHO, A. C.; FERRÃO, R. G.; ROCHA, R. B.; RIVA-SOUZA, E. M.

Summary: This study aimed to assess and compare the behavior of superior genotypes of Coffea canephora in terms of fruiting capacity using directed hybridizations in a full diallel design with reciprocals. Hybridizations were performed using 12 possible combinations between genotypes 02, 03, 23 and 83 from the Incaper breeding program. High estimates of the genotypic coefficient of determination in terms of the total number of pinheads per cross (TNP) and fruit set (FS) indicated variability of genetic nature. FS averaged 52,27 %, ranging from 31,32 % to 82,09 %, with the higher rates relating to clone 23 as the male parent. Differences were found between reciprocal crosses in the combinations with genotype 23, which emerged as the donor plant with the best fruiting rate, but poor receiving ability. Clone 83 prevailed as the best receiving plant and the least effective donor. In the comparison of these two genotypes, antagonism was observed in their behavior when they were used as pollen-donor plants (male parents) and pollen-receiver plants (female parents), highlighting their possible maternal effect. Crosses involving clones 02 and 03 showed no differences when used reciprocally. The estimates of genotypic correlations were negative for the four associations involving the FS characteristic, being of greater magnitude with TNP.

Publication year: 2023

Types of publication: Journal article

Unit: Embrapa Coffee

Keywords: Coffea Canephora, Fruiting, Hybridization, Plant genetics