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Path-coefficient analysis of some yield components of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.), I

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Interactions of seven bio-morphological characteristics of sunflower (head diameter, number of flowers per head, number of seeds per head, 1,000-seed weight, volume weight, kernel content in seed, oil content) and their correlations with seed yield per plant were examined. The path-coefficient analysis provided information about direct and indirect effects of the examined characteristics on seed yield per plant. The correlation coefficients were positive and highly significant. The highest direct positive effect on seed yield per plant was exhibited by the weight of 1,000 seeds. Head diameter, volume weight and kernel content had a direct negative effect on seed yield per plant.

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Marinković, R. Path-coefficient analysis of some yield components of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.), I. Euphytica 60, 201–205 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00039399

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