were harvested at 7 MAP to evaluate the genotypes
further for EB. Preliminary evaluation trial was set up
using the stem cuttings harvested from the plants in
clonal evaluation trial and the genotypes were also
evaluated for the same trait. The preliminary trial was
established using augmented design. Based on the
phenotypic data collected at clonal and preliminary
evaluation stages, the progeny in each population were
classified into LB and EB genotypes with some
genotypes in between the two groups.