Genetic distance as a predictor of heterosis in single cross hybrids of fodder maize (Zea mays L.)

Assessment of genetic distance between parents and selection of diverse parents are extensively used in many crops. Current study focuses the importance of genetic distance assessed through SSR markers (GDMOL) and morphological traits (GDMOR) in 28 fodder maize inbred lines and its impact on heter...

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Main Author: S. Palaniyappan1, K. N. Ganesan1*, N. Manivannan2, V. Ravichandran3 and N. Senthil4
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Society of Plant Breeders 2023-06-01
Series:Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding
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Online Access:https://www.ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/4744