Genetic variability for economic traits in lentil (Lens culnaris medik)

Twenty five genotypes of lentil were evaluated for twelve characters. Phenotypic coefficients of variation (PCV) were greater than genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) for all the traits. High heritability accompanied by moderate to high GCV and genetic gain were observed for number of pods plant/, number of branches plant/, 100 seed weight and seed yield plant/which could be improved by simple selection in early generations, Biological yield plant/, days to 50% flowering and days to maturity manifested high heritability coupled with low GCV and genetic gain which required selection for several successive generations for their edification.