Heterosis studies for seed yield and yield contributing traits in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.): Heterosis studies for seed yield and yield contributing traits in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

The highest magnitude of significantly positive heterosis over mid parent to the extent of 77.91 per cent and over standard check JLT-408 to the extent of 34.63 per cent was recorded by the cross RT-351 X TMV-4 and the cross RT-346 X PKDS-11 showed heterosis ( 57.01 %) over better parent for seed yield/plant. The best crosses based on heterosis were RT-351 X TMV-4 and RT-346 X THILARANI identified as the best cross combinations for further exploitation.