Analysis of variability and genetic divergence for seed yield in coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)

Thirty-seven genotypes of coriander including six check varieties were analyzed for variability, correlation, path coefficients, and genetic divergence. Genotypes grown in RBD with three replications observations recorded 13 different quantitative traits. Secondary branches per plant total oil content confirmed high values GCV PCV. Seeds umbel, test weight, exhibited heritability along GA (% mean). Both genotypically phenotypically, seed yield a positive significant association umbels plant, umbellates harvest index. On reported the highest direct effect. Genetic diversity analysis grouped 37 into 6 clusters maximum inter-cluster distance seen between III VI. Among thirteen traits, weight contributed largely to Keywords: Coriander, Heritability, Correlation, Path analysis, Diversity