Variability and correlation studies for different traits in Capsicum with respect to leaf curl complex

A crossing programme involving Punjab Lal (Capsicum annuum L.) and Pusa Sadabahar (Capsicum frutescens L.), highly resistant and resistant to leaf curl complex respectively was initiated to raise six generations namely P₁, P₂, F₁, BC₁ and BC₂. Two experiments (under epidemic and non-epidemic environment) were set up in compact family block design and observations pertaining to morphological traits, yield traits and qualitative traits were recorded. High heritability associated with high genetic advance was obtained for total fresh yield per plant, ascorbic acid content, number of fruits per plant and total dry yield per plant under both the environments. More characters were found to be positively and significantly associated with total fresh yield per plant under epidemic environment than under control.