Vol. 9, Special Issue 1, Part H (2025)

Investigation of 61 genotypes, representing 3 diverse pistillate lines, 14 testers, their 42 F₁s(developed by Lines × Testers mating design) and 2 standard check hybrids (GCH 7 and GNCH 1) was carried out to determine the extent of heterosis for seed yield and its components traits. Randomized Complete Block Design was used to assess the experimental material using three replications. It would be preferable to select crosses based on per se performance with significant percent heterobeltiosis and standard heterosis in order to generate genotypes with high yields and early maturation. High heterobeltiosis, standard heterosis, and positive highest sca effects for seed yield were recorded by the hybrids Geeta × SKI 343, Geeta × SKI 315, Geeta × ANDCI 12-2, SKP 84 × ANDCI 14, and Geeta × SKI 215. These hybrids may be directly exposed for commercial cultivation and may be advanced for the development of parental genotypes.