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genetic variations for different morphological traits viz.number of shoots, shoot length, shoot width, collar diameter, shoot dry weight, number of tubers, tuber length, tuber diameter, tuber dry weight and total saponin content were found between sources.The potential genotypes for higher productivity have been identified.The most promising seed sources showing highest tuber dry weight with high performance for other Asparagus racemosus Willd is an important medicinal plant is used in the Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani, traditional medicine systems in India.The common name Shatawari, means who possesses more than hundred husbands.It is being used in Ayurvedic medicinal tonic especially for the female.The species is threatened in India due to over exploitation.A field trial of 20 sources collected from different agro-climatic conditions has been established during 2007 at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India to evaluate for root production and total saponin content at the age of two and half year old plants.The significant characters were identified as FRI/A3, FRI/A7, FRI/A2, FRI/A1 and FRI/A17 while for saponin content, seed sources viz.