Abstract

                                Studies on variability, heritability and genetic advance for yield and quality parameters were carried out in aestivum wheat by using 64 entries. The study revealed the existence of wide range of variation for almost all the characters studied, showing a lot of scope for selection. The highest level of variability was found for tryptophan content and lowest for number of days to maturity. High heritability estimates together with high genetic advance were observed for plant height and pelshenke value. Grain yield per plant, tryptophan content and DBC value showed low heritability and low genetic advance, indicating high influence of environment on the expression of these characters.

Key words : Wheat, variability, heritability, genetic advance, yield, quality