Stability analysis in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.

Fourteen genotypes of Pearl millet were assessed for stability under different environments for eleven characters. The major portion of G X E interaction was linear in nature except for days to 50% flowering and fodder yield per plant, while non-linear components were found significant for all characters except for days to 50% flowering. None of the genotype showed average stability for all characters. However, the hybrids MS 88004 A X AlB 214 and MS 94111 A X IC 1153 were having average stability for grain yield per plant. The hybrid MS 94111 A X IC 1179 had below average stability and adapt abilities to favorable environment while the hybrids MS 88004AX IC 301 Rand MS 99111 A X AlB 214 were having above average stability and adapt abilities to poor environment for grain yield per plant.