Heterosis for grain yield contributing traits in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum)

The general expectation of the pearl millet farmers is mainly focused on level superiority newly released hybrids than local standard hybrids, which grown widely. Hence, check RHB-173, RHB-177 and MPMH-17 were used as hybrid. hybrid namely RMS-7 × RIB-3135-18 expressed highest significant heterotic value for grain yield per plant fourassociated traits out nine studied including dry fodder plot also showed positive heterosis. Similarly, another RIB-16296 heterosis plot. cross combination, viz. ICMA-00444 RIB-16S/110, ICMA-00111 RIB-494, RIB-16328 good other traits. At end, among 100 studied, one hybrid, was selected best since, it high over many dryfodder may have potential to replace old cultivar in future.