Genetic variability in kodomillet (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.)

Twenty six genotypes of kodomillet were used to study the genetic variability for seven economic attributes. The genotypic coefficient of variation was high for straw yield. Plant height, basal tillers, panicle length and 1000-grain weight had higher heritability estimates. Straw yield recorded the highest genetic advance, indicating that it is controlled by additive gene action. Therefore, phenotypic selection on the basis of these traits may be effective for its yield improvement.