Association and Path Analysis of Urdbean [Vigna Mungo (L.) Hepper] for Seed Yield and Associated Traits

to examine the Urdbean F 3 offspring of the combination NUK-15-02 × GU-1 for association and path analysis of eleven polygenic traits relevant to seed yield in Augmented Block Design, including four checks varieties, T-9, GU-3, GU-2 and GU-1.Strong and positive relationships were found between the pods/plant, harvest index (%), clusters/plant, branches/plant & plant height (cm) and the seed yield.Above listed characteristics may simultaneously increase the amount of seed produced/plant (g), hence they may all be regarded as significant yield-attributing characteristics.Path study showed that pods/plant, followed by clusters/plant and branches/plant, had a direct and beneficial impact on the amount of seed produced/plant (g).Therefore, to increase the seed output/plant (g), these qualities should be given the appropriate weight throughout the selection process.