Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under Salt Affected Soil

Abstract

Genetic variability studies using 50 germplasm lines of rice revealed that maximum phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) and genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) were recorded for number of grains per panicle, fertility percentage and grain yield per plant. Number of grains per panicle, plant height and fertility percentage recorded high heritability coupled with high genetic advance indicating the reliability of these characters for selection.