Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance Studies in Field Pea (Pisum sativum L.) for Yield and its Attributing Traits

An investigation was carried out with 48 genotypes of pea obtained through line x tester mating and were tested using a randomized block experimental design three replications. The result showed highly significant difference for all the 14 characters under study. variability, heritability genetic advance as percent mean studied characters. A high genotypic coefficient variation observed traits number secondary branches, plant height, pods per plant, harvest index, nodules fresh weight dry weight. High coupled estimates recorded pod length, seeds pod, 100 seed weight, grain yield indicating role additive gene action selection these could be reliable.