Studies on correlation and path analysis of yield attributes in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

Abstract

Studies were conducted to assess relationship between various horticulture traits and yield per plant in cucumber. Here, how the traits are correlated with yield per plant and also direct and indirect effect of traits on yield per plant was calculated. The yield per plant had genotypic and phenotypic significant positive correlation with length of vine, number of female flower, number of fruit per plant, fruit length, fruit diameter and fruit weight where as significant negative correlation with node number bearing first female flower, number of male flower and sex ratio. The yield per plant also had genotypic significant negative correlation with days to first female flower and days to first harvest. Number of fruits per plant had maximum positive direct and indirect effect on yield per plant.