Yield performance of half-sib families of physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.).

Among the oilseed plants, physic nut stands out for its yield potential and for the quality of its oil for biodiesel and biokerosene production. Currently, low seed yield, uneven fruit maturation and the lack of high yielding genotypes limit the viability of this crop. Here we evaluated the yield performance of a population, structured in 16 half-sib families, in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years after planting (2009-11). Seed yield showed variability. The families maintained their relative performance over time. Contrary to expectations, seed yield was lower in the 4th year, probably due the increased competition between plants and leafhopper (Empoasca spp) incidence. Temporal yield stability and adaptability estimates indicated a trend toward maintaining plant superiority over time, and families 7 (1059 kg ha-1) and 12 (984 kg ha-1) showed the best stability and yield performance. Physic nut has the potential for greater yield gains.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	SPINELLI, V. M., DIAS, L. A. dos S., ROCHA, R. B., RESENDE, M. D. V. de
Other Authors:	VICTOR MOUSINHO SPINELLI, UFV; LUIZ ANTONIO DOS SANTOS DIAS, UFV; RODRIGO BARROS ROCHA, CPAF-RO; MARCOS DEON VILELA DE RESENDE, CNPF.
Format:	Separatas biblioteca
Language:	pt_BR por
Published:	2014-12-18
Subjects:	Pinhão manso, Espécie florestal, Espécie exótica, Estabilidade temporal, Adaptabilidade., Jatropha Curcas, Produção., biodiesel.,
Online Access:	http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1003192
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