Field Screening of F2 Population (Muktakeshi × Pant samrat) to Observe Phomopsis Fruit Rot in Brinjal

Brinjal is one of the most popular vegetables of India and equally widespread throughout the world. However, this crop is affected a lot by various diseases which are the major production constraints and Phomopsis fruit rot and blight is second most devastating diseases of brinjal in India. Development of resistant genotypes is the most economical and environment friendly way to control the disease, for which proper screening of the segregating lines is crucial. For this the F2 line of Muktakeshi × Pant samrat were screened in field conditions. Among the 181 plants producing fruits, Phomopsis fruit rot was observed in fruits of 160 plants, while 21 plants remained immune.