Abstract

Estimates of variability, heritability, genetic advance, correlation and path analysis were carried out in pigeonpea for seven characters. The highest genotypic coefficient of variation was observed for pod number followed by cluster number and seed yield while it was lowest for seeds per pod. High heritability and genetic advance were observed for pod number, cluster number and seed yield. Pod number, cluster number and plant height were positively and significantly correlated with seed yield. Cluster number showed high positive direct effect on seed yield. The studies suggested that selection for clusters per plant, pods per plant and plant height is important to evolve high yielding varieties of pigeonpea.

Keywords: Pigeonpea, Variability, Character Association.