Association and contribution of different characters towards fruit yield in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) in north western Hill zone

Correlations, variation and path coefficients for 13 yield attributes were estimated in 19 tomato genotypes. Analysis of variance indicated sufficient amount of variability among the genotypes. Genotypes VTG 9, VTG 5 and VTG 4 were best for yield/plant, fruits/bunch and fruits/plant, respectively on the basis of per se performance. Significant and positive correlation of yield was recorded with fruits/plant, number of primary branches, plant height and fruits/bunch suggesting scope for improvement through simple selection. Path coefficient analysis further indicated the importance of fruits/plant, fruit width, days to 50% flowering and fruits/bunch as these characters showed highest direct effects on grain yield.