Correlation studies for quantitative characters in cabbage genotypes

Abstract

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) is one the most important cole crop grown under temperate climate for seed production (Singh et al., 7). It is a rich source of minerals, carotene, ascorbic acid and antioxidant and is reported to have anti-carcinogenic properties (Singh et al., 7; Singh et al., 8; Kopsell et al., 6). For selecting superior genotypes, the breeder has to choose from the material on the basis of its phenotypic expression. As most of the traits of economic importance are complex involving several related traits, the knowledge of degree of phenotypic and genotypic correlation of the traits is important.