1Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062
2Department of Agronomy, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062
*Corresponding author, E-mail: hfns@hillagric.org
Correlation and path analysis of various growth parameters in 25 genotypes of ricebean showed significant correlations of AGR, CGR, LAI and LAD with seed number/plant and seed yield/plant. The correlation between seed number/plant and yield/plant was significant. Growth parameters AGR, CGR and number of seeds/plant were the most suitable traits for achieving yield enhancement in ricebean. Though CGR and LAD showed high positive correlation with yield, their direct effect was high and negative. Therefore, AGR and LAI with seeds/plant are the most effective traits for selection for higher yield.
Correlation, growth parameters, path-coefficient, ricebean, Vigna umbellata, yield
