Bhagavan, S.Kumaran, P.M.2014-08-212014-08-211991J.Plantn.Crops 1991 Suppl. v-18 p-351-355http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4932The stepwise regression analysis of ten seed/seedling characters on the not yield of cashew has highlighted the prominence of six characters namely seed length, days taken for germination - seedling height, length and breadth of first leaf and number of opened leaves. Further study on direct and indirect effects of these characters suggested that the selection of long sized nuts (3cms and above) for raising better seedlings resulted hi higher yield. The seedling which germinates early (not more than 20 days) had better yield potential and selection of 45 day old seedlings which has more number of opened leaves (12 leaves or more) preferably with long and narrow first leaf are indicative of high yields.enArticle