N. Dyulgerov, B. Dyulgerova
Abstract. The objective of this study was to verify the existence of genetic variability among accessions of Coriander sativum L. based on 7 characters, identifying those which contribute least for distinction of those accessions. The study was conducted in the Institute of Agriculture – Karnobat, during the period 2008 – 2010. The genetic diversity in 81 coriander accessions was estimated using two multivariate analyses. A vastly genetic variability for the studied traits between accessions was found. Traits such as fruit weight per umbel, 1000-fruits weight and fruit weight per plant have major contributions to the induced genetic diversity. Promising genotypes for future utilization in hybridization for developing genotype with high yield were identified.