Genetic Evaluation of different Genotypes of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) for Yield and its Contributing Traits

Author: Manisha Kumari, Deepa Sharma and Aanchal Chauhan

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Abstract

An experiment was carried out to investigate genetic assessment for yield and yield related attributes in twenty eight pea (Pisum sativum L.) genotypes during the cropping season 2021-22. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among all the genotypes with respect to the character studied. For the trait pod weight, the estimates of phenotypic and genotypic coefficient of variation were higher reflecting presence of high variability among all the genotypes for this trait and offered better scope for improvement. In node at which the first flower appears, pod length, pod weight, plant height, number of pods per plant, and number of seeds per pod strong heritability and high genetic advance were observed indicating that selection would be effective for these traits. Minimum disease index of rust was reported in eight genotypes showing moderate disease reaction which can be a good option with reduced number of fungicidal sprays to obtain maximum yield with minimal rust severity. Among the tested genotypes Pusa Pragati, LC-P-1 and LC-P-2 performed better in yield and other important yield contributing traits therefore, these may be used in further breeding programme or can be used for cultivation under sub-tropical conditions of Himachal Pradesh.

Keywords

Genotypes, Evaluation, Heritability, Peas and Genetic advance

Conclusion

So, based on the overall mean performance of genotypes in the present investigation, it is concluded that the genotypes Pusa Pragati, LC-P-1 and LC-P-2 were recorded superior in terms of pod yield and other important horticultural traits. Thus, these genotypes can be recommended for further breeding programme for their superior traits or for cultivation under the sub-tropical conditions of Himachal Pradesh.

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How to cite this article

Manisha Kumari, Deepa Sharma and Aanchal Chauhan (2023). Genetic Evaluation of different Genotypes of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) for Yield and its Contributing Traits. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(6): 651-656.