Evaluation of genotypes for growth, yield and yield attributes in okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]

Fifty three okra accessions were evaluated in randomized block design with three replications in Department of Vegetable Science at College of Horticulture, Mojerla, Wanaparthy District, Telangana, India during summer season, 2024 and assessed for their performance of genotypes for twenty one parameters concerned with growth, yield and quality. The analysis of variance revealed that significant difference for twenty one characters studied suggesting a considerable amount of variability existing among the genotypes. Wide range of variability was observed for plant height, number of fruits per plant, number of nodes per plant and fruit yield per Plot,fruit yield per plant indicating the scope for selection of suitable initial breeding material for further improvement. Based on mean performance, 53 genotypes out of which the most superior ones were (EC329370 x Punjab Suhavani), (EC329370 x (EC329370 x Parbhani Kranthi), (EC329370 x Parbhani Kranthi), (IC42456 x (IC42456 x Parbhani Kranthi)) was found superior over the check variety Arka Anamika for fruit yield per plant. Genotype (EC329370 x Punjab Suhavani), recorded superior number of branches per plant, for internodal length, which was less than Arka Anamika (EC329370). days taken for first flowering, IC40289 x Punjab Suhavani, for chlorophyll content, IC42456 x Parbhani Kranthi, for YVMV % resistance (IC42456 x (IC42456 x Kashi Lalima) which was less in % of incidence,these were performed better in contributing to yield and seed quality traits.