Evaluation of genetic parameters in black gram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper] for seed yield and its related traits

The genetic parameters for seed yield and its related traits were assessed by the evaluation of thirty five genotypes of Black gram along with two checks (i.e., Pratap Urd-1 and Pant Urd-31). The experiment was carried out during kharif 2018 in Randomized Block Design. The results of ANOVA revealed that all the genotypes differ significantly. The high GCV and PCV estimates were observed for number of branches per plant, seed yield per plant, biological yield per plant and harvest index. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as percent of mean was recorded for Plant height, number of branches per plant, number of clusters per plant, seed yield per plant, harvest index and 100-seed weight hence, these traits should be considered during selection of parents as these are controlled by the additive gene action.