Genetic variability, correlation and path analysis of yield and its components characters in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)

Arjun Lal  Ola; AK   Pandey; Gaurav    Sharma; Maneesh    Pandey; Lavlesh    .; Devesh  Tiwari; MP  Ola

doi:10.61180/vegsci.2021.v48.i1.15

Arjun Lal Ola Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh-284003
AK Pandey Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh-284003
Gaurav Sharma Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh-284003
Maneesh Pandey Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh-284003
Lavlesh . Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh-284003
Devesh Tiwari Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh-284003
MP Ola Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh-284003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61180/vegsci.2021.v48.i1.15

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Abstract

Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) (Moench)], is an economically important vegetable crop grown in tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world. It is commonly known as okra or lady’s finger in India. Its tender green fruits are used as a vegetable and are generally marketed in fresh form, but sometimes in canned or dehydrated form. Major states of cultivation in India are Gujarat, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, (NHB 2017-18). In India, it is grown inan area of 5.09 lakh hectare with a production of 6095000 metric tons and productivity of 12 tons/ha with first position in area and production in the world(NHB, 2017-18). It is an autogamous crop, having an outcrossing rate to an extent of 4 to 19% with the maximum of 42.2%. Genetic variability plays an important role in crop breeding for selecting the elite genotypes for making rapid improvement in yield and other desirable characters as well as to select the potential parent for hybridization programme.