Non-parametric Measures for Yield Stability in Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Advanced Line in Gangetic Plains of India

Background: Multi environmental trials (MET) is central activity in crop improvement programs for identification of superior genotype across environment before release as a variety. The aim the present study was to select faba bean genotypes having high seed yield and most stable performance different environments gangetic plains India. Methods: material consisted set 11 subjected multi-locational three years (2015-2018) at four locations. test significance x (GE) interaction eight non-parametric measures stability analysis were used identify five environments. A new approach Combined Stability Index based on calculated ranking all genotypes. Result: Based low value Index, HB-12-37, (CSI(i) = 10) HB-11-15, 11), HB-11-32 14) identified with potential. These observed be associated mean yield. simple rank correlation coefficient, using ranks measure association among statistics nature relationships assessed these are categorized groups. HB-12-37 (G3) fall section 1 favourable due well according plot which had higher (25.19 q / ha) protein content (24.85%) better could further breeding programmes recommended variety