Ten pearl millet populations were evaluated following diallel mating design (excluding reciprocals) for determining their utility as parents in the development of high green fodder yielding varities and inbreds for hybrids. Specific (sij) heterosis was the major contributor to the total entries sum of squares. Population ICMV 95501 was identified as the best for green fodder yield. Crosses (HMP 9102 x ICMV 91450 and ICMV 95501 x ICMV 95778) with high sij, hij effects and mean green fodder yield were also judged and their use in further breeding program has been suggested.
