Genetic variability studies in Byadagi chilli (Capsicum annum L.)

Abstract

A study on genetic variability, correlation and path coefficient for different quantitative and quality traits in 58
Byadagi chilli accessions was carried out in the Botany Garden of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad duringkharif
2021. High variability was observed in number of fruits per plant, fruit weight, fruit length, fruit width and dry fruit
yield. High PCV, GCV, heritability and GAM estimates was observed for the number of fruits per plant. Dry fruit yield
showed significant positive correlation with the traits viz.,plant height, number of primary branches, number of secondary
branches, number of fruits per plant, fruit weight, fruit length and fruit width. The traits such as number of primary
branches, number of fruits per plant, fruit weight, fruit length, fruit width, days to first flowering and oleoresin content
exhibited positive direct influence on dry fruit yield, hence direct selection through these traits is effective for improving the
yield.