Vol. 9, Issue 3, Part C (2025)

The present investigation was conducted to assess the correlation coefficient, path analysis and genetic diversity among 71 rice genotypes including 7 checks for yield traits in randomized block design with two replications during kharif 2023. The grain yield per plot was found to be positively correlated with effective tillers/plot, spikelet fertility ratio, biological yield, 1000 grain weight and harvest index. Path analysis result revealed that the biological yield, harvest index, total spikelets/panicle, effective tillers/plot, spikelet fertility ratio, plant height and flag leaf length had a positive direct effect with grain yield. In Principal Component analysis the total variance was partitioned into five PCs contributing maximum total diversity between the genotypes due to various studied traits. It further revealed that nine genotypes were more divergent among the studied genotypes.