Combining ability analysis in pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] for yield and yield contributing traits

In the present study, a set of six female (lines) and seven restorers (testers) pearl millet were crossed in Line × Tester mating fashion. The newly synthesized hybrids evaluated for yield performance during Summer, 2020. high magnitude SCA variance indicates predominance non-additive gene action all characters. Hence, heterosis breeding method is suggested to exploit this kind action. estimates gca effects its component characters line ICMB 04111 tester PT 6029. Considering per se performance, parents, sca effect standard over hybrid CO 9 related characters, combination 6029 was identified as superior followed by 6317, 15666 7043 99222 these could be further exploited commercially. Keywords: Pearl millet, Tester, combining ability heterosis.