The study looked at different traits in velvet bean plants grown in a rubber plantation in Karnataka. They found that traits like days to flowering, number of inflorescences, and L-DOPA yield varied a lot among different genotypes. Some traits, like number of leaves and seed yield, were highly heritable and had a big impact on overall plant performance. The researchers also found strong positive correlations between certain traits, like seed yield and leaf area. They discovered that L-DOPA yield had a big influence on seed yield, along with days to flowering and leaf area. Overall, the study showed that certain traits in velvet bean plants are closely linked and can help predict plant performance in rubber plantations.