Genetic Variation, Correlation and Path-Coefficient Analysis for Seed Yield and Quality Characters in Grain Amaranth

Abstract

Grain amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) is one ofthe important under-utilized plants offood and multiple uses. It has potentiality to withstand adverse weather changes, particularly severe moisture stress. Besides, it can be grown in wide range ofagro-climatic conditions viz.-high rainfall area to low rainfall, from sea-shore to high altitudes and thus, is suitable for sustainable agriculture (Joshi, 1991)