Vol. 12, Issue 10 (2023)

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

Abstract:
The present investigation titled Character Association for Grain Yield and its Contributing Characters in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) was conducted in Kharif 2021 at NARP, Aurangabad. (MH), VNMKV, Parbhani. Analysis of variance among 32 pearl millet genotypes showed high and significant variability among genotypes. Correlation results showed that grain yield was positively and significantly correlated with plant height, panicle length, test weight, grain yield per plot and harvest index at both levels. Mention that yield is a constraint of these traits and selection of these traits will result in increased grain yield. Grain yield was negatively and significantly correlated with panicle girth at both levels. showed an inverse relationship between these characters and concluded that selection based on panicle girth would also improve yield. Correlation between plant height, panicle length, test weight, grain yield per plot and harvest index at both levels. were positive and significant at both levels and it would be inferred that simultaneous enhancement of these traits by a single selection program is possible.