Abstract

Genotypic and phenotypic correlations were computed in a collection of twelve diverse male sterile lines, five restorers and the resulting sixty hybrids of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum(L.) R. Br.). Grain yield per plant showed high positive and significant correlation with plant height, ear length, ear girth and total number of tillers. The path coefficient analysis indicated the highest positive direct effect on grain yield per plant was exhibited by number of productive tillers followed by car girth. Plant height, car length and 1000 grain weight and positive indirect effects through ear girth and the total number of tillers had indirect effect through the number of productive tillers on grain yield.

Keywords: Pearl Millet, Correlation, Path analysis