Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
PM Salunke, PB Wadikar, VA Dhengle, SS Sonne and SN Band

Abstract:
The present investigation entitled “Assessment of combining ability in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) by using L x T analysis for seed yield and its attributing traits.” to estimate general and specific combining ability effects in 21 crosses obtained by crossing 7 x 3 genotypes in L x T fashion and their 7 lines, 3 testers and 1 standard check were evaluated in RBD with 2 replications during Rabi 2022-23 at ATS, Latur. Among the lines, TS-11 was the best general combiner for Plant height, number of branches per plant, number of capsules per plant, 1000 seed weight and seed yield per plant. The line, TBS-06 was best general combiner for number of capsules per plant, 1000 seed weight and seed yield per plant. Among the testers, V-22 showed positive GCA effects for Plant height, number of capsules per plant and seed yield per plant. These parents could be utilized in the breeding programme for further improvement of these specific traits. The cross TS-14 x V-18 (1.419) expressed highest significantly desirable positive SCA effects for seed yield per plant (g).