Divergent Selection for Seedling Root Length and Coleoptile Length in Pearl Millet and Effects on Seedling Emergence Seedling Vigor and Agronomic Traits

Abstract

A major limitation of pearl millet production in semi-arid areas is poor seedling emergence and establishment . The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of selection for seedling roo t length (SRL) and coleoptile length ( CL) on seedling emergence and shoo t hei ght (vigor) , and yield components