Association studies for yield and some yield contributing morpho-physiological components in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis L.)

  • Surbhi Sharma, Yudhvir Singh, Bhallan Singh Sekhon* and Arti Verma Chaudhary sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalya, Palampur (H.P.)
Keywords: Cauliflower, Correlation, path analysis, marketable yield per plant

Abstract

Twenty five genotypes of cauliflower along with one check Madhuri were evaluated for yield and some yield contributing morpho physiological components in cauliflower. Further, the investigation was done to find out interrelationships among different characters and their direct and indirect contribution towards yield. Estimates of phenotypic and genotypic correlation coefficient revealed that marketable yield per plant was significantly and positively correlated with curd size index, gross weight per plant, curd solidity, curd compactness, curd diameter, stalk length, number of leaves per plant and harvest index. The high positive direct effect on marketable yield per plant was exhibited by curd size index, gross weight per plant, days to marketable curd maturity from date of transplanting, curd solidity, stalk length and per cent marketable curds. Therefore, these traits should be considered as the selection criterion to improve the marketable yield per plant.

Author Biography

Surbhi Sharma, Yudhvir Singh, Bhallan Singh Sekhon* and Arti Verma, Chaudhary sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalya, Palampur (H.P.)

Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture

Student in M.Sc. Vegetable Science

Published
01-07-2017
How to Cite
Surbhi Sharma, Yudhvir Singh, Bhallan Singh Sekhon* and Arti Verma
Association studies for yield and some yield contributing morpho-physiological components in cauliflower Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis L.. 2017. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 8 2, 718-723. Retrieved from https://ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/1856
Section
Research Note