Characterization and screening of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) germplasm for leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula biguttula (Ishida)) resistance

Table 2 Correlations among biochemical and morphological parameters and the mean grade index

Morphological/biochemical parameter	TD	TSP	TSS	FAA	TP	Grade
TD	1
TSP	-0.61^b	1
TSS	-0.50^b	0.69^b	1
FAA	-0.42^b	0.45^b	0.21^a	1
TP	0.47^b	-0.64^b	-0.54^b	-0.29^b	1
Grade	-0.79^b	0.72^b	0.61^b	0.44^b	-0.64^b	1

^a significant at the 5% probability level, ^b significant at the 1% probability level
TD trichome density, TSP total soluble protein content, TP total phenols content, TSS total soluble sugar content, FAA free amino acid content

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