Genetic variability, correlation and path analysis of important traits in selected LAM chilli genotypes

Abstract

Twenty one genotypes of chilli were evaluated to study the genetic variability as well as association for 8 growth and fruit characters. There was significant variation among the genotypes. Green Fruit yield (g)/plant, days to 50% flowering and number of fruits/plant showed high values of GCV, PCV and high GA in % mean. High heritability in broad sense was recorded for days to first fruit maturity, Green Fruit yield (g)/plant and days to 50% flowering. The phenotypic path-coefficient analysis revealed that days to 50% flowering, number of fruits/plant, and average fruit length had positive and high direct effect on green fruit yield indicating their reliability as selection criteria to improve yield of chilli.