Analysis of agronomic traits of different quantitative morphology of finger millet genotypes

Abstract

The present study was conducted on 15 genotypes of Finger millet collected from Hill Millet Research Station, NAU, Waghai, Dang, using a CRD design with three replications. Morphological and yield- related traits were evaluated including Plant height, Productive Tillers, Ear head length, Numbers of Fingers, Grain yield, Fodder yield and Test weight alog with qualitative characters. Significant variability was observed among the genotypes for all traits studied. Plant height ranged from 100.10 to 127.10 cm, with CFMV-2 being the tallest, while productive tillers varied from 1.30 to 1.80, highest in CFMV-1. Ear head length and numbers of fingers also showed considerable variation. Fodder yield ranged from 6519 to 9383 kg/ha with WN-587 recording the highest whereas grain yield varied from 2127 to 3285 kg/ha with GN-10 performing best. Test weight differed significantly (2.35-3.54 g) again highest in GN-10. The study highlights the existence of substantial genetic variability, suggesting that superior genotypes such as GN-10, WN-587 and CFMV-2 can be effectively utilized in breeding programs to enhance yield and quality in finger millet.