Correlation and path coefficient studies in Moringa

Abstract

The association studied revealed that the fresh leaf yield was a positively associated with stem base diameter, stem girth, number of branches/plant, number of leaflets/rachis, length of rachilla/plant, canopy spread, fresh leaf weight, dry leaf weight, leaflet length, petiole length and dry matter percentage at both levels (genotypic and phenotypic). The path analysis revealed that the traits dry leaf yield, fresh leaf weight, stem base diameter, number of leaflets/rachis, dry matter percentage, length of rachilla/plant and plant height showed a positive direct effect on fresh leaf yield under studied.