Vol. 11, Special Issue 11 (2022)

Author(s):
Meghana Singh Rajotia, Dev Vart and Mahanthesha M

Abstract:
The study was conducted to determine the correlation in 60 seed parents (maintainer lines) and hybrids of pearl millet which were evaluated during kharif (Rainy) season 2021. Since selection for one character results in unintended changes in other characters, correlation studies are used to determine whether selected features are suitable for indirect selection. Yield is a complex quantitative variable that is strongly influenced by the environment, so direct selection for yield is ineffective. The relationship between yield and its component qualities, as well as among themselves, is therefore crucial in selection programs. Vigour index –I was highly positively correlated with G%, RL, SL, Seed L, Dry weight, V-II and PH while highly negatively correlated with PL, PD. Vigour index –II was found highly positively correlated with seedling length, shoot length, vigour index –I, dry weight, G%, root length, 1000 SW and PH.