Multivariate analysis of agronomic characteristics in some Egyptian barley landraces: a field-based quantitative study

Multivariate analysis is employed in the revelation of interrelationships' correlations of traits among Egyptian barley landraces. Number of spikes per square meter and number of grains per spike were the most correlated traits influencing grain yield and, therefore, should be prioritized in breeding schemes. The findings can be used to aid the selection of high-performance genotypes for yields improvement and tolerance to stressful environments.