Genetic variability in okra

Abstract

Studies were made on the genetic variability in okra for eleven parameters of yield. The co-efficient of variation was wide for hundred seed weight and fruit weight. The phenotypic variance was high for yield per plant, plant height and number of seeds per fruit. The genotypic variance was also high for yield per plant, plant height and number of seeds per fruit. Hundred seed weight, fruit weight and number of fruits per plant recorded high genotypic co-efficient of variation. The heritability and genetic advance were higher for yield per plant, number of fruits per plant, fruit weight and fruit length. Hence, the characters, viz., number of fruits per plant, fruit weight and yield per plant can effectively be used as criteria for selection in the improvement of bhendi.