This study was conducted at the farm of the Faculty of Agriculture in
Kharabo during 2011 2012 growing season. RCB design with two replicates was
used and the correlation and regression relationship among characters were
tested. Results showed tha
t plant and ear heights were both positively
correlated with some quantitative characters (number of kernels per row،
number of rows per ear, 100 kernel Wight, and kernels weight per ear).
Regression results also showed that the increase in plant and ear height was
associated with an increase in number of rows per ear, kernels weight per ear
and 100 kernel wight. It was concluded that plant height and/or ear height can
be used as a direct selection index for number of rows per ear, kernels weight
per ear and 100 kernel wight.