Maximum Direct Effect Research Articles

Studies on Path Coefficient Analysis and Correlation to Evaluate the Relationships between Yield and Its Components in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)

The present investigation was carried out for correlation and path coefficient analysis in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) The correlation of different traits with seed yield was examined both at phenotypic and genotypic levels and the study showed that genotypic correlation coefficient values were higher than the phenotypic values. This indicated that how much of phenotypic correlation coefficient are influenced by environment. The seed yield per plant was positive and significant with biological yield per plant, test weight and number of branches per plant at genotypic and phenotypic levels. The maximum direct positive effect on seed yield per plant was observed in biological yield per plant, harvest index, days to 50 per cent flowering, number of seed per pod, number of branches per plant and number of pods per plant. In the present investigation, genotypes viz., AFG-4 and RMT-303 were superior for seed yield per plant along with other traits like biological yield, test weight and number of pods per plant. These diverse genotypes can be used in future breeding programme of fenugreek.

Genetic Variability and Association among Yield and Yield Related Traits of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Genotype

A field experiment was carried out with 42 genotypes of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) at the Niger Research Station, Navsari Agricultural University, Vanarasi, Ta. Vansda. The study was performed to evaluate the genetic variability, characters association, path analysis and genetic diversity based on yield and yield related traits. The highest genotypic coefficient of variation was observed for seed yield per plant followed by capsules per cluster and harvest index. High estimates of heritability coupled with high genetic advance expressed as percentage of mean were observed for the traits viz., capsule width, capsules per cluster, leaf area, harvest index and seed yield per plant indicating that these characters are under the control of additive gene effect. The seed yield per plant was found to be significant and positively correlated with days to maturity, capsule length, capsule width, capsules per cluster, 1000 seed weight and harvest index at genotypic and phenotypic levels. The maximum direct effects as well as appreciable indirect influences were exerted by harvest index, capsule width, capsule length and 1000 seed weight. D2 analysis indicated wider genetic diversity among the forty-two genotypes which were grouped in ten clusters indicating there is no formed relationship between geographical diversity and genetic diversity. Cluster III and X showed the maximum inter cluster distance of 16.51. Hence, the genotypes belonging to the X, IX and VIII cluster could be used in hybridization program for obtaining a wide spectrum of variability among the segregants. Among different eleven traits studied, leaf area followed by capsules per cluster, harvest index, capsule width, seed yield per plant and capsule length contributed maximum towards the total genetic divergence. Results of mean cluster analysis showed that cluster X recorded highest cluster mean for four important yield attributing characters and cluster IX for two important characters. Genotypes from these cluster may produce progenies with high genetic variation.

GENETIC VARIABILITY OF ROSELLE (HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA L.) GENOTYPES

Roselle is more than an eye-catching crop and has been used in a number of dishes, beverages, and conventional remedies for diseases for centuries. It is a source of antioxidants and anthocyanin, which acts as a free radical scavenger and inhibits lipid peroxidation. Five Roselle genotypes were evaluated in the Kharif 2 season in 2021 to assess genetic variability, association of traits, and path differentiation of different characters. A field experiment was conducted at the BIRTAN regional station farm in Noakhali, Bangladesh, in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Data were collected on twelve plant attributes. Analysis of variance indicated significant differences among the five genotypes for most of the characters studied except petiole length (cm) and fruit diameter (cm). The phenotypic coefficient of variation was higher than the corresponding genotypic coefficient of variation for all the studied traits. Phenotypic as well as genotypic coefficients of variability were high for the trait branches per plant (75.92% and 77.81%) and fruits per plant (69.33% and 77.01%), whereas they were medium for calyx per fruit and low for fruit diameter. High heritability estimates (>0.70) were recorded for plant height (cm), leaves per plant, branches per plant, fruit length (cm), calyx per fruit, fruit weight (g), and fruits per plant. On the other hand, the yield components showed medium heritability estimates (<0.70). Medium heritability coupled with a high expected genetic gain was observed for leaves per plant and fruit yield per plant. The highest genetic advance as a percent of men was also observed in branches per plant (152.59%). Fruit yield per plant was found to have a positive and highly significant correlation with branches per plant and fruits per plant, both at genotypic and phenotypic levels, whereas only at the genotypic level for leaf length and fruit diameter. Partitioning the correlation coefficients of various components direct effects on fruit yield into direct and indirect contributions revealed that fruits per plant have the maximum direct effect on fruit yield, followed by fruit weight and branches per plant at the genotypic level. High positive correlation coefficients for branches per plant were due to the indirect effects of fruits per plant. Hence, selection for the traits fruits per plant, branches per plant, and leaf length may be successful for fruit yield improvement in roselle. According to morphological traits and yield attributes the genotype RL 2 is the best among the studied genotypes.

Genetic variability and correlation studies on seed yield and yield components in advanced breeding lines of mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek.

The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate eighteen diverse mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilkeezek] advanced breeding lines developed at AICRP on MULLaRP for the estimation of genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance, correlation coefficient for eleven quantitative traits and their association level with seed yield. The genotypes differed significantly for all characters under study. High genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variation was observed for seed yield, number of pods per plant, branches per plant and clusters per plant. Association analysis indicated that, number of branches per plant, number of clusters per plant, number of pods per plant and chlorophyll content had positive correlation with seed yield. Maximum direct effect on seed yield was observed through number of branches per plant, the number of clusters per plant and dry matter. From the present findings it could be suggested that on the basis of genetic parameter correlation and path analysis, number of branches per plant, number of clusters per plant and number of pods per plant should be given topmost priority while formulating a selection strategy for improvement in seed yield of mungbean.

DIRECT AND INDIRECT EFFECT BETWEEN ANTECEDENT CHARACTERISTICS OF INLAND FISH FARMERS AND THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCE

The present investigation was carried out in the Anand district of middle Gujarat. Total fifteen variables were subjected to path analysis and the study revealed that annual income had exerted a maximum direct positive effect and substantial effect on entrepreneurial competence, economic motivation had the maximum total indirect effect in the determination of the entrepreneurial competence of inland fish farmers.

Path Coefficient Analysis for Yield and Its Attributing Traits in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

The experiment was carried out during rabi 2019-2020 at Crop Research Farm, Nawabganj of C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (INDIA) for experiment. The experimental materials comprised of 100 treatments including 10 diverse parents, 45 F1s and 45 F2s were planted in randomized complete block design with three replications. Path analysis considered one of the best statistical methods which can help breeders to characterize the crop populations during the parent selection program and select the desirable genotypes for higher yield production. Path coefficients analysis showed that biological yield per plant has maximum and positive direct effect on grain yield per plant followed by number of tillers per plant at phenotypic level. Harvest index, plant height, seed hardness, tryptophan content, number of seed per spike and 1000 grain weight per plant had also positive direct influence on grain yield per plant. Rest of the traits has negative direct influenced grain yield per plant.

Evaluation of Genotypic Variability and Analysis of Yield and Its Components in Irrigated Rice to Stabilize Yields in the Senegal River Valley Affected by Climate Change

Rice is an important cereal crop in many countries, but its production in the Senegal River Valley is hampered by adverse climatic conditions. This study was aimed at evaluating the diversity among genotypes and the association between several phenological and yield attributes of irrigated rice to mitigate the consequences of climate change. During the dry season of 2013–2014, 300 irrigated high yielding oryza sativa indica panel were used in an Alpha-lattice experiment at the Ndiaye research station in Senegal. Results revealed considerable differences between genotypes in yield and yield attributes. Grain yields ranged between 1378 and 9776 kg/ha. There were also substantial differences in the genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variation, broad-sense heritability, genetic advance, and genetic advance as a percentage of the mean between evaluated traits. Days to heading (DH) had a higher broad-sense heritability (67.31%), indicating that the chances of transferring this trait for selection purposes will be higher, and genotypes may be used to generate early or late flowering lines. Significant positive and negative correlations were found between the studied traits and grain yield. Path analysis indicated that the maximum positive direct impact was observed with the harvest index (0.256), and the maximum negative direct effect was observed with the days to heading (−0.142). Results showed that 56 accessions outperformed the local check Giza 178, whose yield was 8987 kg/ha. Using principal component analysis and a dendrogram, genotypes were classified into four groups. The plant materials had significant variability and may be utilized to develop desired features in rice-breeding programs.

Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis for Yield and Yield Attributing Traits in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

This study aimed to investigate the correlations among yield and yield component traits and estimate the direct and indirect effects of these traits on grain yield in rice. The experiment was conducted during kharif 2022. Correlation coefficients and path coefficients were analyzed to determine the relationships between these traits and seed yield. The results showed significant positive correlations between seed yield and traits such as effective tillers per plant, total tillers per plant, number of filled grains, spikelet fertility, biological yield, harvest index, and 100 seed weight. The genotypic correlations were slightly higher than the corresponding phenotypic correlations. Path coefficient analysis revealed that biological yield had the maximum direct effect on seed yield, followed by harvest index, panicle length, and number of filled grains per panicle, plant height, and effective tillers per plant, 100 seed weight, and days to 50% flowering. These findings provide valuable information for selecting superior cross combinations in hybrid rice breeding programs to improve grain yield.

Inheritance Studies in Segregating Population of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

The experimental material of present study comprised of 127 treatments and 4 check varieties in augmented design conducted during rabi season (2022) in research field of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India. Observations were recorded for days to 50% heading, days to maturity, plant height, number of productive tillers per plant, ear length, number of spikelets per ear, ear weight, number of grains per ear, test weight, biological yield per plant, harvest index, chlorophyll content and grain yield per plant. Analysis of variance disclosed that treatments and check varieties are highly significant for all the characters. Phenotypic coefficient of variation noted higher magnitude than genotypic coefficient of variation for all the traits. Heritability combined with genetic advance as percent of mean is noted high for grain yield per plant, biological yield per plant, number of productive tillers per plant, ear weight, harvest index, test weight, ear length, number of spikelets per ear, number of grains per ear and plant height. The correlation coefficient assessed positive and highly significant for biological yield per plant, number of productive tillers per plant, harvest index, ear weight, plant height, test weight and ear length. Grain yield per plant recorded positive significant association with biological yield per plant (0.7816), number of productive tillers per plant (0.7051), harvest index (0.527), ear weight (0.4076), plant height (0.3632), test weight (0.3222), and ear length (0.2439), whereas negatively significantly associated with days to 50% heading (-0.4019) and days to maturity (-0.4019). The findings from path analysis unveiled that the maximum direct effect was noted for biological yield per plant, harvest index, number of spikelets per ear, number of productive tillers per plant, ear weight, days to 50% heading, test weight and days to maturity. Out of thirteen traits, eight traits exhibited direct positive effect on grain yield such as biological yield per plant (0.8282), harvest index (0.6061), number of spikelets per ear (0.107), number of productive tillers per plant (0.0191), ear weight (0.0138), days to 50% heading (0.011), test weight (0.0088), and days to maturity (0.0001).

Genetic parameters and association analysis for grain yield and yield attributing traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm lines

The intensity of trait association and genetic variability of yield attributing variables in 217 rice genotypes was investigated during kharif 2018. The existence of genetic variability among the genotypes was demonstrated by analysis of variance, which recorded significant differences for all the seven studied parameters. The estimation of variability indicated that The full grain number per panicle (37.2 % and 34.1 %) & single plant yield (24.7 % and 20.55 %) had the highest intensity of phenotypic coefficients of variation (PCV) and genotypic coefficients of variation ( GCV), and High heritability along with high genetic advance as a per cent of mean (GAM) was found in Plant height (98.9 % and 20.8 %), panicle number per plant (95.4 % and 36 %), panicle length(96.8 % and 35.9 %), full grain number per panicle(99.5 % and 61.6 %), thousand seed weight (98.1 % and 40.25 %) and single plant yield (69.2 % and 35.2 %) , depicting additive gene action in inheritance of these parameters. A simple selection procedure can help to enhance these characteristics even further. Correlation and regression coefficient findings indicated that plant height (0.193**) and the full grain number per panicle (0.177**) had a significant impact on single plant yield. The full grain number per panicle (0.265**), followed by thousand seed weight (0.194**) and plant height (0.110**), had the maximum direct positive effect on single plant yield, as per path coefficient analysis. As a result, accessions with a higher full grain number per panicle, thousand seed weight and plant height would be suitable for yield enhancement programme.

Evaluation of Brassica rapa genotypes suitable for rice based cropping pattern in Bangladesh

The field experiment was conducted with 15 Brassica rapa genotypes to estimate the genetic variability and correlation of yield contributing traits. The results indicated that the phenotypic variance for all the characters was considerably higher than the genotypic variance denoting little influence of environmental factors. Low genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variation showed in plant height (6.36, 8.20) and thousand seed weight (4.58, 11.63). While moderate genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variation was observed in seed yield (12.68, 18.09), number of branches per plant (13.71, 25.18), number of seeds per siliqua (20.20, 28.86). High genotypic (40.65) and phenotypic coefficient of variation (52.85) was observed for number of siliquae per plant. Low heritability with high genetic advance showed in plant height (0.60%, 8.85), number of branches per plant (0.29%, 0.54) and number of seeds per siliqua (0.48%, 6.75) indicating the possibility of non-additive gene action. High heritability with high genetic advance and high genetic advance in percentage of mean were observed in plant height (0.60%, 8.85, 10.16), number of siliquae per plant (0.59%, 31.93, 64.42), number of seeds per siliqua (0.48%, 6.75, 29.12) and seed yield (0.49%, 260.64, 18.32) which revealed the possibility of predominance of additive gene effects. Number of branches per plant had showed significant positive association with number of siliquae per plant (rg= 0.850**, rp= 0.795**) and number of seeds per siliqua (rg= 0.821**). On the other hand, it had significant negative association with thousand seed weight (rg= -0.912**) and non-significant positive and negative association showed with others characters. The results of the path analysis revealed that plant height (0.818) had the maximum direct effect and maximum negative direct effect was observed for number of seeds per siliqua (-2.558). However, the results suggested that some yield related traits such as plant height and thousand seed weight could be used in breeding program for the development of high yielding short duration B. rapa variety development in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Agri. 2022, 47(2): 161-170

Estimates of Variability, Correlation and DirectIndirect effects among Yield and its Allied Attributes in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)

The present study was aimed to estimate the association and path analysis among 11 morphological and three physiological characters during kharif 2022 at Crop Research Centre, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, ITM University, Gwalior M.P. India. The study was carried out in Randomized Block Design in 3 replications for 30 sorghum varieties. Analysis revealed maximum positively significant association at phenotypic level between Grain yield per plant and dry fodder yield/plant (0.529) followed by green fodder yield/plant (0.518) respectively. At Genotypic level maximum positive and significant association was observed between Grain yield per plant and dry fodder yield per plant (0.538) followed by green fodder yield per plant (0.520). On the other hand, path analysis showed that at phenotypic level dry fodder yield per plant recorded the maximum direct effect (0.559) followed by panicle length (0.377), green fodder yield/plant (0.306) on grain yield/plant while the negative direct effect was maximum for days to 50% flowering (-0.343) followed by test weight (-0.183) and leaf temperature (-0.103). Similarly at genotypic level days to maturity recorded the maximum direct effect (1.975) followed by dry fodder yield per plant (0.721), number of leaves per plant (0.490), panicle length (0.244), stomatal count/microscopic field (0.139) while days to 50% flowering (-2.572) followed by transpiration rate (-0.171), test weight (-0.164), recorded the negative direct effect.

Genetic Variability, Character Association and Path Aoefficient Analysis of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.) Germplasms

The present investigation was carried out to investigate the genetic variability, character association, correlation and path coefficient analysis among thirty accessions of sweet pepper. Significant variations were observed for different morphological traits, yield and yield attributes among the accessions studied. For all the characters, genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) was smaller than phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV). The highest genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variations were recorded in case of number of fruit per plant (46.37 and 47.66%) followed by fruit yield per plant (39.39 and 41.44%), fruit length (31.92 and 32.48%) and dry weight (31.50 and 32.00%). Correlation coefficient study indicated that fruit yield had highly significant and positive correlation with individual fruit weight (r = 0.619) and number of fruit per plant (r = 0.605). In respect of path analysis, number of fruit per plant was contributed by maximum direct effect on sweet pepper (0.603) indicating its importance as a selection parameter. J. of Sci. and Tech. Res. 3(1): 95-102, 2021

Studies on Correlation and Pathcoefficient Analysis for Fruit Yield and Quantitative Traits of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)

Nineteen genotypes of okra were evaluated for fifteen yield and its contributing traits. The experiment wasconducted at Vegetable Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, COH, BUAT, Banda duringrainy season 2019 and 2020. The pooled data of correlation studies, revealed that the fruit yield per plantshowed positive and significant genotypic and phenotypic correlation with plant height at 60 days aftersowing, number of nodes at 60 days after sowing, number of primary branches, number of fruits per plant,fruit yield per plot and fruit yield (qha-1). Path coefficient revealed that fruit yield (qha-1) had maximumdirect contribution towards fruit yield per plant followed by days to maturity and days to first flower.However, days to 50% flowering had maximum direct negative effect. These important traits may be viewedin selection programme for the further improvement of okra.

Genotypic and phenotypic interrelationships of yield related traits in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum)

Knowledge of genetic and phenotypic association among economic traits helps plant breeders in outlying efficient breeding strategies for development of high yielding wheat variety. An experiment on 238 progenies of wheat along with parents was conducted to determine the correlation and path coefficient analysis of yield and its attributing traits in wheat. The result reveals the presence of high variability among the 238 progenies of wheat. Grain yield per plant had showed high significant and positive correlation with plant height, number of tillers per plant, number of grains per spike, biological yield per plant and harvest index. Further, it indicates that selection based on these traits in breeding programs could be promising in maximizing grain yield per plant in wheat. Whereas, path coefficient analysis depicts maximum direct effect towards grain yield per plant along with biological yield per plant and harvest index.

Impacts of Drought Stress on Water Use Efficiency and Grain Productivity of Rice and Utilization of Genotypic Variability to Combat Climate Change

Rice is an important cereal and drought stress is a critical abiotic stress that negatively influences the performance and productivity of rice crop, particularly under a changing climate scenario. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the impacts of drought stress on grain productivity and water use efficiency of rice cultivars and to assess the genotypic variability among the tested cultivars. Two irrigation treatments including a control and drought stress were applied to the experiments during 2018–2019 and 2019–2020. The statistical evaluation included a comparison of means, genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variation, path analysis, correlation assessment, hierarchical clustering of tested cultivars and principal component analysis. The results indicated that drought stress negatively affected the grain productivity of the rice cultivars. The grain productivity of the cultivars decreased, ranging between 21–45% and 21–52% in the first and second season, respectively. Similarly, water use efficiency was significantly decreased ranging between 7–53% and 21–55% during the first and the second season, respectively. The broad-sense heritability for grain productivity was differed under control and drought stress treatment, indicating that the chances of the transfer of grain-productivity-related traits could be affected during selection for stress tolerance. The correlation assessment indicated that the intensity of association among the evaluated parameters was higher under the control treatment. A maximum direct effect was observed by water consumption (1.76) under control whereas, by water use efficiency (1.09) under drought stress treatment on grain productivity in path analysis. Considering the water use efficiency as a desired trait for selection in path analysis, a maximum direct effect was observed by grain productivity under the control (0.68) and under drought treatment (0.88). Hom Pathum and Pathum Thani−1 were identified as highly tolerant cultivars in the hierarchical clustering and principal component analysis. It was concluded that the results obtained for the assessment of drought stress on grain productivity, water use efficiency and genotypic variability among these cultivars could be utilized in selection program for stress tolerance and the stress tolerant cultivars could be used for sustaining grain productivity to reduce the impacts of climate change.

Association and Path Studies in Maize Over Southern Aravalli Regions of Rajasthan

The environment highly influences a complex trait such as grain yield and indirect selection through component traits would be an advisable strategy to increase the selection efficiency. The 45 F1s and their 18 parents and 2 checks were evaluated in three environments viz., E1, E2 and E3 in RBD design with three replications to assess the correlation among the yield components and direct and indirect effects of yield components on grain yield. The association analysis among the eleven traits revealed that the traits days to 50 per cent silking, plant height, ear height, ear length, ear girth, grain rows per ear, 100-grain weight and harvest index had showed positive and significant correlation with grain yield per plant. The perusal of the path coefficient analysis revealed that the maximum direct positive effect was depicted by the harvest index followed by the traits ear height, grain rows per ear, days to 50 per cent silking, 100-grain weight, days to 75 per cent brown husk, ear girth and plant height.

Model-Based Analysis of the Influence of Alcohol Use and Age on Pharmacokinetics-Pharmacodynamics of Oral Oxycodone in Middle-Age and Older Community-Dwelling Adults.

Little is known about how opioid responses vary by age and in the presence of alcohol consumption. This model-based pharmacokinetic (PK)-pharmacodynamic (PD) analysis quantified the impact of age and alcohol use on pupillometry and cold pressor test (CPT) PD based on data from an open-label study of a single, immediate-release 10-mg oral oxycodone in middle-age and older adults (aged 35-85) without severe functional limitations. PK and pupillometry assessments were obtained on 11 occasions over 8 hours. Cold pressor test was administered at 1.5, 5, and 8 hours after oxycodone dosing. The study population consisted of 62 older adults (aged ≥60) and 66 middle-aged adults (aged 35-59), with 82% meeting the unhealthy drinking criteria. Oral oxycodone PK were well described using a 1-compartment model with a sequential 0 to first-order absorption process. Inhibitory maximum effect and linear direct effect PD models described the respective pupillometry and cold pressor test data using simultaneous PK-PD analysis in MONOLIX. Recent alcohol use measures were selected a priori as covariates. This analysis demonstrated an influence of age on clearance and body weight on the distribution volume of oxycodone; alcohol consumption was not noted to alter oxycodone PK. Oxycodone pupillometry PD were influenced by the level of subject-reported alcohol consumption (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test for Consumption), alcohol use biomarker-blood phosphatidylethanol, previous cannabis use, and age. Over the opioid exposure range of the study, none of the covariables including alcohol and age were noted to affect cold pressor test pharmacodynamics. Additional clinical studies are needed to further investigate the clinical consequences of opioid-alcohol-age interaction.

Direct effect and aftereffect of sapropel on agricultural crops yield and agrochemical properties of light grey forest soil

The paper states that the research carried out during 2020-2021 revealed the optimal dose of sapropel application for agricultural crops in light grey forest soils, i.e., 30 t/ha. The combined use of sapropel and azofoska took the maximum direct effect and aftereffect in the variant (sapropel at a dose of 15 t/ha and azofoska at a dose of 200 kg/ha). The authors showed a positive role of sapropel not only as a source of plant nutrition elements but also as a stimulator of plant growth and development. The separate application of sapropel not only stimulates the development of cultivated plants but also increases the concentration of nutrients in the soil. However, it is insufficient to obtain high yields. The addition of azophoska to sapropel eliminates the lack of plant nutrients in the soil, as a result of which the maximum yield of agricultural crops is achieved. The use of fertilizers had a positive effect on the main indicators of soil fertility such as the content of organic matter, nitrogen, mobile phosphorus, exchangeable potassium in pH values of exchangeable acidity.

Consciousness of Dairy Farmers about Rabies an Oldest Zoonosis

Background: The study was carried out to assess the consciousness of dairy farmers about rabies as an oldest zoonosis. Methods: Using the simple random sampling method, 180 dairy farmers from 36 villages of 6 talukas of Panchmahals and Mahisagar districts of Gujarat state (India) were selected. Result: The majority of dairy farmers (90.56%) had high to very high level of consciousness about rabies. The majority of dairy farmers had medium to high level of knowledge (72.22%), high to very high level of sensitivity (91.11%) and favorable to most favorable attitude (95.55%) towards the control of rabies. Path analysis show the maximum positive direct effect had exerted by scientific orientation and mass media exposure and age exerted maximum negative direct effect. Economic motivation and extension participation exerted maximum indirect positive effects. Dairy farmers can enhance their consciousness about rabies through participation in different extension activities with using mass media, internet and other psychological variables. The findings of this study would serve as a guideline for researchers, training institutions, planners, extension agencies and concerned organizations in the formation of effective realistic training programmes to impart consciousness amongst the dairy farmers about rabies and other zoonoses.