Vol. 9, Special Issue 9, Part J (2025)

The experiment was conducted during the rabi season of 2024-25 at Dr. YSRHU, College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Andhra Pradesh, with 40 genotypes of fenugreek in augmented block design with 6 check varieties, the objective is to estimate the mean performances of morphological traits namely., plant height, number of branches, number of leaves, leaf area and leaf yield were assessed at 30 days after sowing (DAS). The plant height ranged from 6.53 to 20.08 cm, with twenty-one genotypes above the check LM-3. The number of branches per plant ranged from 2.24 to 5.61, with 14 genotypes outperforming the control GM-2. The number of leaves per plant varied from 7.29 to 18.19, with 10 genotypes producing more leaves than the reference PEB. The leaf area ranged from 13.04 to 31.59 cm², with 26 genotypes above the check GM-2 threshold. The total leaf yield ranged from 3.13 to 9.20 q ha⁻¹, with six genotypes (Afg-5, IC-266803, UM-262, Afg-3, UM-68, and RMt-354) outperforming the control Hisar Sonali variety. Notably, genotype Afg-5 consistently ranked highest across all parameters, indicating its strong potential for yield improvement and commercial cultivation. The observed diversity offers valuable insights for fenugreek breeding programs aimed at enhancing leaf productivity and agronomic performance.