Correlation coefficient and path analysis in early cauliflower genotypes (Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis)

Abstract

The current study, titled "Evaluation of Cauliflower Varieties," was conducted in the winter of 2023-2024 at the University College of Agriculture, Vegetable Research Farm, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo (Bathia).Three replications of the experiment were set up in RBD.For horticultural qualities, a total of 13 genotypes were assessed, along with one check genotype (Pusa Katki).The analysis of variance showed significant variation among different genotypes for all the traits under study.The observation of various characters recorded revealed that the genotypic correlation coefficients among 12 characters showed that yield per hectare had positive and significant association with Self Blanching leaves, Yield per plant and the phenotypic correlation coefficients showed that Yield per hectare had positive and significant association with Yield per plant.The path analysis estimates indicated that Yield per hectare has positive direct effect on Length of leaves, Days to curd initiation and Yield per plant.