Path Analysis in Pigeonpea (Cajanus Cajan (L.) Millsp.) in Mid-Altitudes of North-Western Himalayas

Nine pigeonpea genotypes were evaluated over years at midaltitudes of north-western hills to understand the contribution of various characters to the yield. Pods per plant, pod length, plant height and days to maturity had a significant positive association with yield. The maximum direct positive and negative contribution to yield was observed from pods per plant and days to flower initiation, respectively. The number of pods per plant, earliness and plant height were the most important characters which can be strategically used to improve yield in pigeonpea at mid-altitudes of north-western Himalayas.