Half diallel analysis in cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.)Walp.]

The present investigation entitled “Diallel Analysis in Cowpea (Vignaunguiculata (L.) Walp.)” was conducted during kharif, 2013. The present study involves seven parents which were crossed in half diallel fashion in order to determine heterosis and combining ability. Seven parents viz., GC-3, CPD-91, HC-08-02, PGCP-1, GC-06-01, JOB-129 and CP-105, their resultant 21 crosses along with two standard checks viz., VCM-8 and Phule Pandhari were grown during Kharif 2013 in a Randomized Block Design with two replications.