Vol. 9, Special Issue 12, Part R (2025)

The current research was conducted in a bid to determine genetic variation and association to character in relation to twelve quantitative traits in regards to the growth and yield of 18 wheat genotypes (Triticum aestivum L.). A randomized block design was used in the experiment to conduct it three times. Statistical conclusion showed that there was a significant difference among genotypes in most of the traits, which shows that there were considerable variability. There was the influence of the environment through higher phenotypic coefficients of variation as compared to the lower genotypic coefficients. Estimates of heritability were high in plant height, peduncle length, ear length and days to 50% flowering indicating that they were well controlled genetically. The yield attributes are complex as evidenced by moderate heritability. The research establishes the possibility of using the genetic variability in the successful selection in wheat improvement schemes.