Association analysis for seed yield and component traits in interspecific derivatives of greengram and blackgram

  • S. Ragul, N. Manivannan, A. Mahalingam, V. K. Satya and K. Thangaraj Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Keywords: Greengram, blackgram, interspecific cross, association, seed yield

Abstract

A total of 52 progenies in F5 generation derived from an interspecific cross between greengram (Vigna radiata cv. VBN(Gg)2) and blackgram (Vigna mungo cv. Mash 114) were subjected to correlation and path analysis. Based on the results of the present study, it can be concluded that number of pods per plant recorded significant and positive association with seed yield per plant. This trait alone recorded high direct effect on seed yield per plant. It also had moderate to high indirect effect for other traits. Hence number of pods per plant can be given top most priority while framing selection strategy for improvement of seed yield in interspecific derivatives of Vigna radiata x Vigna mungo.

Author Biography

S. Ragul, N. Manivannan, A. Mahalingam, V. K. Satya and K. Thangaraj, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
PLANT BREEDING AND GENETICS
Published
09-07-2018
How to Cite
S. Ragul, N. Manivannan, A. Mahalingam, V. K. Satya and K. Thangaraj
Association analysis for seed yield and component traits in interspecific derivatives of greengram and blackgram. 2018. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 9 2, 763-767. Retrieved from https://www.ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/2772
Section
Research Note