Vol. 2 (2) : March-April 2011 issue
Green Farming Vol. 2 (2) : 219-220 (March-April, 2011) (New Series)
Genetic variability studies in pearl millet (Pennisetum typhoides Burm F.)
J.N. DHOKE1 and A.A. CHAVAN2
Department of Agricultural Botany, College of Agriculture, Latur, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani - 413 402 (Maharashtra)
Designation : 1Assistant Professor, 2Professor *Correspondence
Subject : Crop Genetics and Plant Breeding
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J.N. DHOKE and A.A. CHAVAN. 2011. Genetic variability studies in pearl millet (Pennisetum typhoides Burm. F.). Green Farming Vol. 2 (2) : 219-220 (March-April, 2011) (New Series)
ABSTRACT
An experiment involving 40 germplasm, 19 inbred and 30 restorers was conducted to investigate genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variation (GCV and PCV), Heritability and Genetic advance (GA) for eleven characters in pearl millet. A wide range of variation was observed for all the characters studied. Results revealed that high GCV and PCV values were obtained for dry fodder weight followed by productive tillers/plant, Total tillers/plant and grain yield per plant. In general, PCVs were higher than GCVs for all the characters, indicated role of environment in the total variance. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as per cent of means were observed for total tillers/plant, productive tillers/plant, 1000-grain weight, number of grains/cm2, dry fodder weight and grain yield, indicating that more weightage should be given for these traits for selections.
Key words :
Genetic variability, pearl millet, Pennisetum typhoides.
