Character Association Studies In Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (l.) walp.] For Green Fodder Yield And Related Traits

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out to assess correlation and path analysis for fodder production in cowpea during kharif season 2014 at Agriculture Research Station, SKRAU, Bikaner. The experimental material consisting of 29 genotypes of cowpea was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. The correlation studies revealed that the correlation of green fodder yield was positive and significant at phenotypic and genotypic levels with characters viz. plant height, number of primary branches per plant, number of leaves per plant, internode length, leaf: stem ratio, dry matter per cent and dry matter yield. The highest direct positive effect on green fodder yield was observed for dry matter yield, plant height and ash content.