Vol. 10, Issue 10 (2021)

Author(s):
Anitha R Nadagouda, Satish D, Dileep Kumar Masuthi PS, Ajjappalavar, Dadapeer A Peerzade and Sandyarani Nishani

Abstract:
The experiment was conducted to study the correlation and path analysis in F₂ populations brinjal obtained from the cross COH BGK BC-3 x Tester-1. Observations on twelve different morphological traits were recorded on 250 F₂ plants. The correlation study indicated that the total fruit yield per plant had a positive and significant association with plant height, number of primary branches, fruit diameter, fruit length, average fruit weight and number of fruits per plant. The genetic improvement in fruit yield can be obtained by selection for these yield components. Path analysis studies revealed that ten out of eleven characters had direct positive effect on fruit yield. Positive direct effects shown by plant height, primary branches, days to first flowering, days to 50 per cent flowering, days to maturity, fruit length, fruit diameter, average fruit weight and number of fruits per plant. Thus, the fruit yield per plant can be improved by making direct selection of these characters.