Phenotypic Diversity Analysis of Lens culinaris Medik. Accessions for Selection of Superior Genotypes

Knowledge of genetic diversity in lentil is imperative for selection parental genotypes that could yield heterotic combinations. The aim the present study was to investigate among 43 diverse identify complementary and unique breeding programmes. Field experimentation carried out two winter seasons (2019–2020 2020–2021) Hisar (29°10′ N, 75°46′ E) using randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. chi-square test analysis showed significant genotypic variation qualitative traits. There substantial most quantitative traits, connoting need exploit a high degree through selection. Multiple-trait would also be beneficial, as seed positively associated principal component recognized (SY), days 50% flowering (DTF), maturity (DTM), number pods per plant (NPP), primary branches (NPB), height (PH) biological (BY) target traits prominently described within genotypes. cluster discriminated into five discrete clusters. Cluster III V were distant groups, implying wider these groups. Furthermore, identified IPL 316, LH 17-19, 18-04, 17-17, 81 Pant L-8 high-yielding genotypes, while L 4717 an early-maturing genotype. Therefore, obtain broad spectrum segregants, selected may serve superior lines structuring strategies.