MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS FOR MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS OF MALVASTRUM COROMANDELIANUM L.
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https://doi.org/10.64013/jpbab.v2026i1.62Keywords:
Malvastrum coromandelianum, invasive, GGE biplot, regression, correlationAbstract
Malvastrum coromandelianum L. particularly grows in tropical and subtropical regions. It is an invasive alien and poses a serious threat to agricultural production and is utilized by diverse ethnic groups for medicinal purposes. Multivariate statistical analysis was therefore conducted to describe the morphological characteristics of M. coromandelianum and assess its plasticity in different environmental conditions. Plant samples were randomly collected from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, during the active growing season. From three locations, three independent replicates were collected. Data on their morphological and physiological traits, including leaf length, leaf width, leaf area, shoot height, root length, fresh weight, dry weight, and moisture content, were recorded. On the collected data, analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson’s correlation, regression analysis, and GGE biplot techniques were applied. The study showed the significance (at a probability level of 5%) and interrelationship of these traits, indicating strong phenotypic adaptability under fluctuating environmental conditions. Correlation analysis revealed a positive association of dry weight with fresh weight and shoot height, while leaf area was positively related to leaf width and root length. Further, regression analysis indicated the strong interdependence among observed traits. GGE biplot analysis showed that plants collected from location three exhibited greater environmental stability and adaptability. These findings provide a scientific basis for developing sustainable long-term management approaches to mitigate the detrimental effects of this weed while protecting its beneficial value.
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