Author(s): Suraj Luthra, CN Ram, Lokesh Yadav, Chandroday Prakash Tiwari, Hradesh Shivhare and Shyam Prakash

Abstract: The present investigation was conducted during Zaid seasons 2022-23 (Y1) and 2023-24 (Y2) to evaluate mean performance using Line x Tester mating design with thirteen diverse parents of cucumber. They were crossed in a Line x Tester mating design for generating experimental material. All thirteen parents and their 30 hybrids were grown in randomized block design with three replications. Observations were recorded for the six traits. The evaluation of parents and hybrids for six qualitative traits over two years and pooled data revealed significant variations. Punjab Naveen consistently exhibited high values among parents for dry matter and Ascorbic acid whereas, Khira -75 for total sugar respectively. Among hybrids NDCC-10 for TSS and NDCC-9 for total sugar were top performers respectively Among The findings highlight the potential of genotypes and hybrids in improving quality traits through various breeding programs.

DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i6h.1421