The present study was conducted with the objective to find out the effects of general and specific combining ability. The study comprised F1 hybrids developed through diallel mating design (excluding reciprocals) with the crosses of 9 diverse lines of sponge gourd. The F1 hybrids and their parents were evaluated for two consecutive years. The observations were recorded on growth and yield attributes. | General and specific combining ability analysis for growth and yield attributes in sponge gourd Luffa Cylindrica Roem L.