Cross - I exhibited high h2 coupled with moderate genetic advance as per cent of mean for Tw in all selection methods as well as different methods and date of sowing except in HY selection method on Ist date TP followed by LY selection methods on Ist date DS; and MTL selection methods on 2nd date TP indicating the preponderance of additive gene action as well as non-additive gene action. | Selection response and genetic variability for yield and its component traits of rice (Oryza sativa L.)