Vol. 10, Issue 12 (2021)

Author(s):
VB Ghule, AM Misal, SM Durge and MK Ghodke

Abstract:
The present investigation entitled “Line x Tester analysis for yield and yield contributing traits in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)” were undertaken with the objective to study the extent of heterosis in 32 hybrids obtained by crossing 4 x 8 genotypes in ‘L x T’ fashion and their 12 parents and 2 standard checks were evaluated in RBD with 2 replications during late kharif 2015-16 at Oilseeds Research Station, Latur, Maharashtra. Data were recorded on 11 traits. The cross GT-3 x AT-255 (32.10%, 22.79%, 23.00% and 21.72%) and the cross RT-54 x MT-10-8-1 (19.23%, 18.95%, 17.63% and 16.41%) showed highest magnitude of significantly positive heterosis over mid parent, better parent and both standard check JLT-408 and Phule Til-1 respectively for seed yield per plant.