Appraisement of genetic variability and character association of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus)

Twenty five genotypes of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) from different geographic origins were grown at the Central Jute Agricultural Experiment station Bangladesh Research Institute (BJRI), Jagir, Manikganj to study their variability, correlation for nine morphological characters. Significant variation was found all characters among genotypes. PCV greater than GCV and high values observed green weight with leaves, without stick fibre weight. The heritability (more 85%) coupled genetic advance in percent mean most traits. All except bark thickness internode length showed significant positive Path co-efficient analysis revealed that direct effect on yield. Considering these agronomic performance G22 G25 are suggested future hybridization program. SAARC J. Agric., 20(2): 31-42 (2022)