Correlation and path analysis for dry root yield in Ashwagandha [Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal]

  • Dalpatji Lalaji Sundesha, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, C.P. College of Agriculture, S.D. Agricultural University, Gujarat.
  • Chandresh Tank, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, C.P. College of Agriculture, S.D. Agricultural University, Gujarat.
  • Nilam Jethalal Tulsani, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, C.P. College of Agriculture, S.D. Agricultural University, Gujarat.
  • C. J. C.P. College of Agriculture, S.D. Agricultural University, Gujarat.
Keywords: Ashwagandha, Correlation, Path analysis, Dry root yield

Abstract

Correlation and path-coefficient analysis were carried out for twelve different quantitativetraitsin a population of forty six genotypes of ashwagandha(W. somnifera). The analysis revealed strong positive association of dry root yield per plant with root diameter, root length, plant height, root branches and days to maturity. The plant height and root branches per plant had positive direct effect on dry root yield per plant. Hence, plant height and root branches per plant may be good for improvingdry root yield per plant through selection in ashwagandha.

Published
24-09-2016
How to Cite
Dalpatji Lalaji Sundesha, Chandresh Tank, Nilam Jethalal Tulsani, C. J.
Correlation and path analysis for dry root yield in Ashwagandha [Withania somnifera L. Dunal]. 2016. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 7 2, 448-453. Retrieved from https://ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/311
Issue
Vol 7 No 2 (2016)
Section
Research Note

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