Correlation and path coefficient analysis of grain yield and yield contributing traits in single cross hybrids of maize (Zea mays L.)

  • R. Pavan, H. C. Lohithaswa, M. C. Wali, Gangashetty Prakash and B. G. Shekara
Keywords: Maize, correlation, path coefficient analysis, grain yield.

Abstract

The yield is a complex trait, which is highly influenced by the environment and hence indirect selection through component traits
would be an advisable strategy to increase the efficiency of selection. Eighty seven single cross hybrids of maize were developed
by crossing twenty nine newly developed inbred lines from the National Yellow Pool with three testers in a line x tester mating
design and were evaluated in a randomized complete block design with two replications to assess the direct and indirect effects of
grain yield among twelve quantitative traits. Plant height, ear length, ear circumference, number of kernel rows/ear, number of
kernels/row, 100-grain weight, shelling per cent, grain yield per plant and fodder yield per ha recorded significantly positive
genetic correlation with grain yield. However, path coefficient analysis revealed that days to 50 per cent silking, plant height,
number of kernels rows/ear, number of kernels/row, 100-grain weight, shelling per cent, grain yield per plant and fodder yield
have highest direct effect on grain yield.
Published
30-06-2011
How to Cite
R. Pavan, H. C. Lohithaswa, M. C. Wali, Gangashetty Prakash and B. G. Shekara
Correlation and path coefficient analysis of grain yield and yield contributing traits in single cross hybrids of maize Zea mays L.. 2011. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2 2, 253-257. Retrieved from https://ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/1021
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Research Note