Correlation and path coefficient studies in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) under dual purpose condition

  • Mahender Kumar and S. S. Shekhawat
Keywords: Barley, correlation, path coefficient, direct effect, grain yield

Abstract

Twenty two barley genotypes were evaluated for green fodder yield, grain yield and related morphological characters. Plant height, spike length, number of spikelets per spike, number of grains per spike, number of tillers per meter row length and test weight had positive and significant correlation with green fodder yield. Spike length, number of spikelets per spike, number of grains per spike, number of tillers per meter row length, test weight and green fodder yield showed positive and significant association with grain yield. Number of tillers per meter row length and leaf length were having the highest positive direct effects on green fodder yield. Spike length, number of spikelets per spike, number of grains per spike, number of tillers per meter row length, leaf width, test weight, peduncle length and leaf length showed positive direct effects on grain yield. Hence these traits may be considered as selection indices for green fodder and grain yield.
Published
31-12-2013
How to Cite
Mahender Kumar and S. S. Shekhawat
Correlation and path coefficient studies in barley Hordeum vulgare L. under dual purpose condition. 2013. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 4 4, 1313-1318. Retrieved from https://ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/316
Issue
Vol 4 No 4 (2013)
Section
Research Note

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