2025, Vol. 10, Special Issue 10

To evaluate genetic variability, heritability, and genetic advancement for yield and yield-attributing variables in eight genotypes of rabi sorghum-Phule Uttara, Phule Madhur, CSV-22, Parbhani Moti, Maldandi-35-1, Phule Yashomati, and Phule Anuradha-an investigation was conducted. At the farm of the All India Coordinated Sorghum Improvement Project, the experiment was carried out using a Randomized Block Design with three replications. Key parameters such plant height, panicle length, 1000-grain weight, grain yield, fodder yield, harvest index, and days to 50% blooming were observed. All of the features under study had significant genotype differences, according to analysis of variance, suggesting that there is a significant amount of genetic diversity.

For grain production, plant height, and 1000-grain weight, high heritability and high genetic advancement were noted, indicating that additive gene activity predominates. These findings suggest that rabi sorghum grain yield could be increased by selection for these features.