Rima Almouie*⁽¹⁾ and Bassam Alsaleh Alabd ⁽²⁾

 (1). Department of  Horticultur, Faculty of Agriculture, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria.

(2). Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture,Tishreen University, Lattakia, Syria.

 (*Corresponding author: Dr. Rima Almouie. Email: rimalmouie@gmail.com).

Received: 7/10/2022      Accepted: 20/02/2023

Abstract: 

This study aimed to estimate the morphological variations of different Balady cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var. Capitata L.) genotypes grown under Baniyas ‎Conditions.‎ Fifty genotypes (Plants) were analyzed using 25 morphological traits (included leaves and heads) in order to evaluate the genetic distance and to ‎establish a dendrogram of genetic relationships between the studied genotypes. High level of diversity ‎was detected between the different genotypes. The 50 genotypes were clustered ‎in 8 distinct groups with genetic distance about 80%, ratio of head formation was 80%, the head weight ranged from 2.1 to 3.9kg. Head shape was spheric or transverse elliptic. head cover from subtending leaves was exposed, intermediate, covered. The presence of a wide genetic base in Baladi cabbadge ‎allows the selection and the combination of interesting genotypes for important characters to obtain ‎improved varieties able of competing in the local market.

‎Keyword: Balady cabbage, morphological variation, compact head, genetic distance.

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