Syed Syamsulharis, Syarifah Abharina and Othman, Halimaton Saadiah
(2026)
Morphological assessment of genetic variation in eggplant (Solanum Melongena l.) cultivars.
Revelation and Science, 1 (2).
pp. 57-70.
E-ISSN 2229-9947
Abstract
Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is an economically and nutritionally important vegetable crop
exhibiting wide morphological variation. This study assessed genetic diversity among 23 eggplant
accessions using 38 morphological descriptors (24 quantitative and 14 qualitative) following IBPGR
(1990) guidelines. Significant variation (p < 0.05) was observed for key agronomic traits, including
fruit weight, fruit length, plant height, and leaf morphology. Cluster analysis (UPGMA) grouped the
accessions into three distinct clusters, with Purple Ball and White Pearl emerging as contrasting
cultivars. These findings highlight the importance of morphological characterisation in identifying
genetic diversity, guiding breeding strategies, and supporting the improvement of eggplant cultivars
for yield, adaptability, and consumer preferences.
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