Genetic Variability For Some Quantitative Traits in Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Moench)

An experiment was conducted with 20 diverse genotypes of Okra to as certain genetic variability. Heritability, Genetic advance, genotypic coefficient of variation and phenotypic coefficient of variation for ten characters were studied. Significant differences among genotypes were observed for all the character under study, In general. Phenotypic coefficients of variation were higher than their respective genotypic corfficeient of variation for all the character, the highest phenotypic and genotypic coefficient of variation were observed for higher for width of fruit followed by number of fruits per plant, Length of internode, number of branches per plant, yield per plant, length of fruits, length of first fruiting node, number of node per plant and plant height. High heritability (broad sense) along with high genetic advance was found for all the character under study. The high corfficient of variation provides ample scope for selection of desirable type of genotypes whereas; high heritability coupled with high genetic advance suggesting preponderance of additive gene action and indicating that selection will be more effective.