GENETIC ANALYSIS OF IMPORTANT MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS FOR FORAGE YIELD IN NAPIER GRASS (PENNISETUM PURPUREUM SCHUM.), USING CLUSTER ANALYSIS

Abstract

Twenty eight genotypes were evaluated in randomized block design for forage yield and its components. Significant differences were observed for all characters studied. High heritability estimates were observed for all the characters studied, accompanied by high genetic advance as percentage of mean was reported for characters viz., number of tillers, dry matter yield and green forage yield, indicating presence of additive gene action thereby, suggesting traits for per se selection and there scope for Napier improvement.