Abstract

Correlations and path coefficient between pod yield and yield components were estimated in twenty cultivars of peas. The phenotypic and genotypic correlations were comparable although the genotypic correlations were slightly higher. First flower node, plant height, number of pods per plant. length and breadth of pod and number and weight of seeds per pod showed highly significant positive correlations with yield of pods. Path coefficient analysis revealed that the weight of seeds had the maximum direct effect on yield followed by number, of pods and would serve as better index for selection. Although direct effects of the length and breadth of pod and number of seeds were low. their contibutions through weight of seeds were considerable.

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