Abstract
Genetic parameters, correlation and path analysis were computed for days to flower and mature, plant height, seed yield, and yield related traits in mungbean germplasm originating from hybridization of exotic AVRDC accessions and NIAB MUNG 92. Highly significant differences were observed in all the characters. High heritability values (81-89%) were observed for days to flower, days to mature, plant height and 100 seed weight. Harvest index had 62.6 % heritability along with maximum value of genetic advance (41.13%). Harvest index showed positive and significant association with seed yield. Days to flower and plant height showed positive and significant relationship with biological yield. The magnitude of direct effect of harvest index was maximum and 100 seed weight had the highest indirect effect via harvest index. The results suggest that harvest index and 100 seed weight should be given the maximum consideration for yield improvement and that an appropriate selection indices should be formulated, so that advance in one yield component is not nullified by the deterioration in the others.
