Vol. 12, Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
Dipak Kahate, AB Bagade, SB Pawar, Mahesh Akhare and Vishal Bhakad

Abstract:
The present investigation entitled “Genetic Variability Analysis for Yield and its Contributing Characters in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.)” was undertaken during kharif 2021 at National Agricultural Research Project, Aurangabad. (MH), Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani. Analysis of variance in 32 genotypes of pearl millet indicated the presence of high and significant variability among genotypes. From results of variability parameters it was concluded that high genotypic (GCV) and phenotypic (PCV) coefficient of variations for maximum were observed for grain yield per plant, grain yield per plot, green fodder yield per plant and green fodder yield per plot. Indicating that more emphasize would be given on these traits for improvement of grain yield. 1000-grain weight showed minimum differences between GCV and PCV were noted for 1 000-grain weight, indicated the reflection of genotype into phenotype and emphasize given on this traits to improve grain yield. High heritability with high genetic advance as per cent of means were observed for 1000- grain weight, panicle length, grain yield per plant, grain yield per plot, green fodder yield, iron content, iron content and zinc content. Thus, selection of such characters will be useful for varietal improvement.