Variability Studies in Induced, Mutants of Moth Bean on Rainfed Arid Lands

Abstract

In genetically diverse and stabilized mutant lines of moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq.) Marechal), irrespective of the year, numher of pods plan^-1 had the maximum estimates of GCV (49%), broad sense heritability (69%) and the genetic gain (78-85%).Heritability for the grain yield during dry year was moderate (46%), but was quite high for days to 50% flowering (74.20%).During dry season. plant height and number of pods plant^-1 had significant positive association. The days taken to 50% flowering and the number of pods plant^-1 were most important traits for yield improvement through selection. during dry and the wet seasons. respectively.