Correlation coefficient and path analysis of some maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids

Fourteen maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids evaluated during 1995-'96 showed signi ficant differences in respect of yield, 1000 kernel weight, ear length, day s to flower, plant height and ear height. One hybrid was found superior in respect of yield, 1000 seed weight, number of kernels per ear and ear lengt h. Correlation coefficient among ten characters of the hybrids showed that grain yield per plant was positively and significantly correlated with 1000 seed weight, number of kernels per ear, ear girth, ear height and path ana lysis showed that 1000 seed weight, number of kernels per ear and number of ears per plant are the most important components of grain yield.