Phenotyping
Analysis of variation for most traits showed a significant line effect
(ANOVA in Tables 3-8). Within the agronomic and plant physiological
parameters tested, a very wide range of values was found for EGC and
Chlb/gFW (higher than 3 folds, Tables 3 and 4). A medium range (2-3
folds) was recorded for: TDM, GY, HI, LSD, Chla/gFW, Chl/gFW, Chl a/b
ratio, and AGW. A low range of values (under 2 folds) was found for:
USD, DSP, DPM, DSM, SL and MPH. ANOVA analyses of all of the sensory
traits (except for ‘Odor intensity’) reveled a significant effect of
variations between the lines (Tables 9-10).