Identification of Stable Genotypes of Soybean [Glycine Max (L.) Merill] for Mid-Hills of North Western Himalayas

The advance lines of soybean were evaluated over years at mid-altitudes of north-west Himalayas for three years. Genotypes, years and their interaction were significant for yield, plant height, days to flowering and maturity. VL 2157 and VS 495 were superior for yield over VLS 47 and responsive to the better environments; and at par for other characters VS 2173 and VS 2174 was stable and dwarf and at par with VLS 47 for yield and other characters. Thus VL 2157, VS 495 and VS 2173 were found to be promising which may be tested under varied environments under national programme of soybean.