Variability, character association and path coefficient analysis in garlic

Genetic variability, heritability, correlation and path analysis were estimated among 10 genotypes of 14 quantitative characters in garlic. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as percent of mean was also observed for leaf area cm² and weight of 100 cloves per plant indicating predominance of additive gene effects for these traits. The bulb yield (q/ha) was genotypically and phenotypically positive correlation with no of leaves, neck thickness, weight of 5 bulbs, no of clove per bulb, length of cloves, equatorial diameter, days to maturity, TSS content and sulphur content. In conclusion improvement in the characters like bulb yield, weight of 100 cloves, neck thickness, sulphur content will help in improving the bulb yield in garlic.