Genetic variability, correlation and path-coefficient analysis for yield and yield attributing traits in aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L.) Salunkhe Harshraj1, Kumar Ashutosh1,*, Janeja Harmeet Singh1, Krishna Bal1, Talekar Nilesh1, Mehandi Suhel1, Pawar Pratiksha1 1Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144001 *E-Mail: ashutoshgpb@gmail.com
Online Published on 18 April, 2024. Abstract The present research was conducted to examine different parameters of variability, correlations, and path coefficients associated with yield and yield-related traits in aerobic rice. The analysis of variance indicated noteworthy variations among the genotypes for all the traits investigated. Among them, flag leaf area and alkali spreading value showed high PCV and GCV. Except for days to fifty per cent flowering, days to maturity, and amylose content, the remaining traits demonstrated substantial heritability combined with high genetic advance as percentage of mean. The correlation analysis revealed significant positive association between grain yield per plant and several traits, namely effective tillers per plant, test weight, chlorophyll content, and length breadth ratio. Traits such as test weight, effective tillers per plant, and flag leaf area showed a positive direct effect on grain yield per plant. Therefore, it is crucial to give priority to traits that exhibit significant positive correlations and substantial direct effects during selection process. This approach will yield rewarding results in the development of high-yielding cultivars suitable for aerobic conditions. Top Keywords Aerobic rice, PCV, GCV, Heritability, Correlation coefficient, Path analysis. Top |