Abstract:
One hundred sesame genotypes were evaluated in a simple lattice design at the College
of Agriculture, Vellayani, Trivandrum during rabi in uplands. The data collected on yield and
component characters were statistically analysed and genetic parameters viz., GCV, H and genetic
advance were estimated. High values of GCV, H and genetic advance were obtained for the yield
component characters such as number of capsules on main stem, number of branches and number
of capsules on branches. Selection for these characters during rabi will therefore be effective for
crop improvement.
