Genetic variability and character association studies in Jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC.) for yield and yield contributing traits

  • Pradeepthi Lenkala, Dr. YSR Horticultural University
  • Radha Rani Kaniti, Dr. YSR Horticultural University
  • Sivaraj Natarajan, NBPGR Regional Station, Hyderabad
  • Ravinder Reddy Komatireddy, Dr. YSR Horticultural University
  • Jayaprada Mudduluru Dr. YSR Horticultural University
Keywords: Jack bean, variability, correlation

Abstract

Fifteen genotypes of Jack bean were studied for variability, correlation and path analysis. The characters viz., plant height at first harvest, number of primaries per plant at first harvest, plant height at last harvest, number of primaries per plant at last harvest, pod weight, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, 100 seed weight and pod yield per plant were observed with high genetic variability, high heritability in conjunction with higher genetic advance as percent mean indicating the predominance of additive gene action on the expression of these traits and hence direct selection will be rewarding for improvement of these traits in Jack bean. This complex set of association between various yield components clearly indicated that selection of early genotypes would be reliable to increase the pod length, pod weight, number of pods and ultimately pod yield per plant.

Author Biographies

Pradeepthi Lenkala, Dr. YSR Horticultural University
Vegetable Science Department, student.
Radha Rani Kaniti, Dr. YSR Horticultural University
Vegetable Science Department, Assistant Professor
Sivaraj Natarajan, NBPGR Regional Station, Hyderabad
Economic Botany, Principal Scientist
Ravinder Reddy Komatireddy, Dr. YSR Horticultural University
Vegetable Science Department, Associate Dean
Jayaprada Mudduluru, Dr. YSR Horticultural University
Genetics and Plant Breeding, Assistance Professor
Published
30-06-2015
How to Cite
Pradeepthi Lenkala, Radha Rani Kaniti, Sivaraj Natarajan, Ravinder Reddy Komatireddy, Jayaprada Mudduluru
Genetic variability and character association studies in Jack bean Canavalia ensiformis L. DC. for yield and yield contributing traits. 2015. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 6 2, 625-629. Retrieved from https://ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/100
Section
Research Note