Variability studies in fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.)

Authors

  • P S Yadav, V P Pandey, Y Yadav

Abstract

Analysis of variability carried out for nine characters in 25 diverse genotypes of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) revealed high genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variations for seed yield plant-1, weight of grains umbel-1, number of umbels plant-1, number of branches plant-1, number of umbellet umbel-1 and plant height. Heritability estimates were high for test weight, weight of grains umbel-1, seed yield plant-1, number of umbel plant-1, plant height and number of umbelletes umbel-1. Higher genetic advance as per percentage of mean was recorded for seed yield plant-1, weight of grains umbel-1, number of umbels plant-1, number of branches plant-1, number of umbelletes umbel-1, plant height and test weight. The plant height, days to 50% flowering, number of branches plant-1, number of umbels plant-1, number of umbellets umbel-1 and weight of grains umbel-1 exhibited positive and significant correlation with seed yield. Path coefficient analysis revealed that days to maturity had highest direct effect on seed yield followed by days to 50% flowering and number of umbels plant-1. Therefore, greater emphasis should be given on these characters while selecting for higher yield and related traits.

 

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Published

25-12-2013

How to Cite

Y Yadav, P. S. Y. V. P. P. (2013). Variability studies in fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.). Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops, 22(2), 203–208. Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/josac/article/view/5015