An experiment was conducted to assess the genetic variability in fenugreek genotypes under moisture regimes. Thirty genotypes of fenugreek were sown in RBD with three replications during rabi season 2019-20. The results of ANOVA showed significant differences among the genotypes for all the parameters under study indicating the presence of wide spectrum of variability among the genotypes. High PCV (>20), high heritability (>60) coupled with high genetic advance as percentage of mean (>20%) was observed for proline content in leaves (mg/g) at 60 DAS and maturity and seed yield per plant suggesting that these parameters are genetically governed by additive gene action and genotypes RMt-143, RMt-305, GM-1, AFG-3 and RMt-303 can be utilized in selection for fenugreek improvement.

Fenugreek, genetic advance, heritability, moisture, variability.

From the above investigation, it can be revealed that the genotypes showed a significant variation and genetic gain among each other under moisture regime condition. The parameters viz., Proline content in leaves at 60 DAS and maturity, seed yield per plant, number of branches per plant, number of pods per plant, crude protein content and test weight showed high value for heritability and genetic advance as percentage of mean. The most promising genotypes RMt-143, RMt-305, GM-1, AFG-3 and RMt-303 were showed high values for the above-mentioned important parameters Thus, these parameters and genotypes should be considered during selection for higher yield potential in fenugreek under moisture stress condition at pre and post flowering stages. On the basis of the value and tolerance, these genotypes are needed to evaluate for breeding purposes.

Singh, B. and Rajpoot, V. (2021). Assessment of Genetic Variability for Different Parameters in Fenugreek under Moisture Regime. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 13(3a): 232-237.