Identification of best hybrid combination for fruit yield and its component traits in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L). Moench.)

Abstract

Present investigation was carried out with thirty lines and three testers with two replications at Main Agriculture Research Station, College of Agricultural College, University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad during 2015-2016 in order to determine the extent to which the heterosis is manifested for fruit yield and its component traits. The results revealed highly significant differences for all the characters among the parent and genotypes studied indicating the diversity among the parents and individuals. Among all the crosses evaluated, the cross combination DOIL40 × DOIL 19 exhibited highest heterosis for most of the characters under study.