Genetic Analysis of Yield and its Components in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.).

ABSTRACT

A total of 39 Groundnut accessions were used in this research work. Analysis of variance revealed significant difference among genotypes for all the seven characters studied. The magnitude of PCV and GCV was moderate to high for dry podyield and kernal yield. High heritability was recorded for hundred kernal weight, dry podyield and kernal yield. High heritability combined with high genetic advance was recorded for dry pod yield and kernal yield indicating that these characters are controlled by additive gene effect and phenotypic selection of these characters would be effective for further breeding purpose.