Genetic variability, correlation and path analysis in Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.]

Abstract

Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) is one of the most important oilseed crops of India. In order to incorporate desirable characters to maximize economic yields, the information on the nature and extent of genetic variability present in a population for desirable characters, their association and relative contribution to yield constitutes the basic requirement. The present study was under taken to find out the genetic variability available, heritability and genetic advance, the association of different characters and their contribution to define seed yield.