Abstract
Estimates of broads ense heritability of seven characters measured in 26 F3 progenies were of varying magnitude ranging from 62% to 97%. Number of boIls, boIl weight, and staple length showed positive and significant correlation with seed cotton yield. Staple length also had positive and significant association with number of boIls. Lint index and seed index were also positively correlated with each other, but lint index exhibited negative relationship with other characters. The nature of correlation of staple length, boIl weight and number of bolls with seed cotton yield, and high estimates of heritability of these characters suggest that chances of improving seed cotton yield and staple length do exist by following single plant selection method. Key words: Gossypium hirsutum L., heritability, pattern of association
