Correlation and path coefficient analysis in muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.)

Abstract

Yield per plant had significant positive correlation with fruit weight, fruits per plant, number of vines per plant, harvest duration, rind thickness, shelf life and vine length. Path analysis revealed that fruit weight, fruits per plant, rind thickness, incidence of fruit fly, TSS, days to first fruit harvest, severity of powdery mildew, flesh thickness, severity of downy mildew, and shelf life showed positive direct effect on yield per plant while other characters had negative direct effect.