Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding
Genetic divergence, heritability and genetic advance for 10 characters in 32 genotypes of
chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) were studied. Based on 0 2 values, the genotypes were clustered
in 11 gene constellations. Grouping of genotypes in different clusters was not related to
their geographical origin. Considerable amount of genotypic and phenotypic coefficients
of variation was observed for leaf area index, fruits/plant, fruit weight, and total yield,
indicating existence of greater diversity for these characters. High heritability coupled with
high genetic advance as percentage of mean and genetic coefficients of variation was
observed in respect of leaf area index, fruits/plant, fruit weight, seeds/fruit, plant height
and fruit length, indicating that these characters are under control of additive gene or
nonenvironmental effects and could be dependable for yield improvement in chillies.
Keywords: Genetic divergence, heritability, genetic advance, Capsicum annuum.
Year: 1991
Volume: 51
Issue: 2
Article DOI: NA
Print ISSN: 0019-5200
Online ISSN: 0975-6906
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