Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata [L.] Walp)
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1998
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Kerala Agricultural University
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Genetic variability studies in thirty one genotypes of vegetable cowpea revealed significant
difference for all the characters except primary branches. A wide range of phenotypic coefficient of
. variation (7.4 to 56.7) was observed. High genotypic coefficient of variation was observed for pod
weight (54.6) and pod yield per plant (53.1). All the characters exhibited high heritability (78% to
97%). Heritability and genetic advance were high for pod weight and yield per plant, which can be
relied up on for the effective genetic improvement of cowpea.
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Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 36(1), 21-23.