Correlation and Path Analysis in Garden Pea (Pisum Sativum L.)

The present investingations were conducted on 35 advance generation lines of pea. Highly significant and postive correlation was observed between green pod yield per plant and number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, total phenol content, pod length, crude protein content, days taken to flower initiation, number of branches and shelling percentage, suggesting that these are the major yield contributing characters. The results of path analysis revealed that direct effects were highest for number of pods per plant, node at which first fertile pod develops, number of branches, number of seeds per pod and pod lengh which can serve as reliable variable for selection.