author(s)
Versha Kumari, Jitendra Singh, Sunidhi Mishra and D Sharma

abstract
Understanding the direction and magnitude of the correlation between fruit yield and its attributing traits in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is a prerequisite for the identification of such characters whose selection would prove beneficial in any breeding program. The correlation coefficient analysis measures the mutual relationship between various characters and it determines the component traits on which selection can be relied upon the effect of improvement. The correlation coefficient analysis was studied in sixteen genotypes in chilli for different characters under randomized complete block design with three replications at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidayalaya (IGKV), Raipur during rabi season of 2016-17. Significant and positive correlation of total fruit yield, both at genotypic and phenotypic levels was recorded with fruit yield per plant, fruit length, and number of seeds per fruit, number of fruits per plant, and number of primary branches. Thus, direct selection for the above traits will be helpful in improving total fruit yield of chilli affect the growth, development and ultimately fruit yield.