Correlation Studies in African Marigold (Tageteserecta L.)

An investigation on evaluation of F₂ population of two cross combinations (Siracole x Coimbatore Local Orange and Coimbatore Local Orange x Siracole) were carried out for their relationship between yield and yield contributing characters during 2014. Results of correlation analysis indicated that flower yield per plant was found to be highly significant and positively correlated with plant spread, number of secondary branches, total duration, number of flowers per plant, flower size and flower compactness in both of the above crosses. Moreover, the cross combination Siracole x Coimbatore Local orange recorded highly significant positive correlation with days taken for flower bud appearance.