[This article belongs to Volume - 58, Issue - 01, 2026]
Gongcheng Kexue Yu Jishu/Advanced Engineering Science
Journal ID : AES-25-02-2026-13

Title : STABILITY ANALYSIS FOR YIELD AND YIELD CONTRIBUTING TRAITS IN OKRA
Mayur H. Chaudhari, Krishan Pal, Dhanesh N. Deshmukh, Gaddam Tarun

Abstract :

The stagnation of commercial productivity in okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] due to narrow genetic bases and climatic fluctuations necessitates a paradigm shift from mere yield maximization to the development of "Climate Smart" genotypes. Understanding Genotype × Environment (G × E) interactions are critical to identifying hybrids that maintain stability across diverse agro-climatic zones.The present investigation evaluated the phenotypic stability and adaptability of 37 genotypes (8 diverse parents, 28 F1 hybrids derived from a half-diallel mating design, and one standard check, Parbhani Kranti). The experiment was conducted across three distinct environments (E1, E2, E3) using a Randomised Block Design. Stability parameters were estimated using the Eberhart and Russell (1966) model to partition G × E interaction into linear (predictable) and non-linear (unpredictable) components for eleven quantitative traits. Results: Pooled analysis of variance revealed highly significant differences among genotypes and significant G × E interactions for key economic traits, including fruit yield per plant. Notably, the linear component of G × E interaction was significant for fruit yield, indicating that the performance shifts of these hybrids are predictable. The stability analysis identified Phule Utkarsha × AKOV-107 as a specific adaptor for favourable, high-input environments, recording the highest mean yield of 163.65 g/plant with a regression coefficient (bi) of 2.04. Conversely, the hybrid AKOV-107 × GO-6 emerged as a widely adapted, resilient genotype with a stable mean yield of 118.90 g/plant and a regression coefficient near unity (bi ≈ 0.82). For resource-constrained conditions, GOA-5 × GJO-3 demonstrated stress tolerance with a distinct stability profile (bi < 0). Conclusion: The study successfully identified novel heterotic combinations that break the current yield plateau while offering specific adaptation strategies. The identification of these stable and responsive hybrids provides a roadmap for "Climate Smart" okra breeding, ensuring nutritional security under fluctuating climatic conditions.