Exploring genetic variability, heritability, and genetic advance in growth and yield characteristics of cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Abstract

Assessment of variability is the most crucial pre-breeding technique in every crop improvement programme. This study was conducted to analyse the genetic diversity of seventy distinct cucumber varieties. In this investigation, the phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) was greater than its equivalent genotypic counterpart (GCV). The maximum phenotypic and genotypic coefficient (PCV and GCV) was observed for yield per vine followed by fruits per vine. In this experiment all the studied traits had high heritability coupled with high genetic advance.