Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) is an important vegetable crop worldwide, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. This study aimed to assess the genetic variability, heritability, and genetic advancement of nine key traits in brinjal. Thirty-one genotypes were evaluated focusing on traits like days to flowering, fruit yield, and quality parameters. The analysis revealed considerable genetic variability among genotypes for all traits studied. Heritability estimates were high for traits like fruit yield, indicating the potential for selection. Correlation and path-coefficient analysis identified traits like days to flowering, fruit number, and average fruit weight as crucial contributors to fruit yield. These findings contribute to the understanding of genetic diversity and provide valuable insights for breeding programs aimed at improving brinjal yield and quality.

Solanaceae, brinjal, Solanum melongena.

Results of the experiment confirm that the genotypes HUB-5, HUB-7, HUB-14 and HUB-27 were found to be superior with regards to most characters and with high yielding capacity. From this, we can suggest that these genotypes can be utilized for commercial production and crop improvement for quality and yield.

Sushma Malgondar, Mahantesha B.N. Naika, Sandhyarani Nishani, Kanthraju V., Chandrakanth Kamble and Mukund Shiragur (2024). Genetic Variability, Correlation and Path Analysis for Yield and Yield Components in Brinjal (Soalnum melongena L.) . Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(6): 23-28.