Abstract:
Genetic variability. con-elation and path coefficient analyses were carried out for grain yield and its
component characters in maize. Comparatively higher genotypic coefficient of variability was found for
plant height. number of tassel branches and IOOO-kernelweight. Plant height, tassel length and shelling
percentage showed high heritability coupled with high genetic gain. Grain yield was significantly and
positively associated with days to maturity, number of tassel branches and kernel weight. Path coefficient
analysis revealed the highest contribution of car diameter and length to grain yield and these were
followed by tassel length and days to silking.
