Path coefficient analysis studies in Gladiolus

Path coefficient analysis was worked out for spike length and number of florets perspike in twelve genotypes of gladiolus (Gladiolus x hybridus Hort.). Plant height and rachislength exhibited direct effect on spike length; while spike length, rachis length and plantheight had direct influence on number of florets per spike. Improving plant height andrachis length can bring about improvement in spike length. Similarly, improvement in spikelength, rachis length and plant height directly increase number of florets per spike.