Correlation and Path analysis studies in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)

Abstract

Correlation and path analysis utilizing 40 genotypes of okra was carried out during summer season 2015 and findings revealed that plant height exhibited positive and significant correlation with most of yield and yield contributing characters which indicated that these traits might be improved through direct selection. The path analysis study indicates that number of fruits/plant, number of branches per plant, number of nodes/plant exhibited maximum direct effect on yield per plant. It suggests that these attributes have strong influence on fruit yield. Hence, plant height, number of branches/plant, number of nodes/plant is the determiners of fruit yield/plant and require more attention in okra improvement programme while selecting okra genotypes.