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Time marches on, the season changes and it is time to relish what has been accomplished. This work behind it has the encouragement, sustained interest and help of many, may I have the pleasure of bringing a thank you note that can show at least in part, many special thoughts I keep within my heart.

First and foremost, I would consider myself lucky to have worked under the excellent guidance of Dr. MANJULA S. MARALAPPANAVAR, Senior Scientist (Plant Breeding) Agricultural Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad and the esteemed chairman of my advisory committee without whose appreciation, constant encouragement, critical suggestion, valuable advice, keen interest, constructive criticism and everlasting patience throughout the endeavor and devoting her time amidst her busy schedule. This task would not have been accomplished.