Genetic Variability, Character Association, and Path Coefficient Analysis for Yield and Grain Quality Traits in Indian Basmati Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Genotypes
Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) occupies a unique position in global agricultural trade, prized for its distinctive aroma, superior milling recovery, and extra-long slender grains. However, simultaneously improving grain yield and premium quality attributes remains one of the most persistent challenges in basmati breedi...