Combining ability and heterosis studies for grain yield and its component traits in maize (Zea mays L.)
Combining ability analysis was conducted using line x tester design with twelve diverse inbred lines of maize for yield and its contributing traits. Five inbred lines viz. V348, V356, V360, KI-16 and KI-18 were good general combiners for grain yield and majority of its component traits. Six cross co...
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| Language: | English |
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Indian Society of Plant Breeders
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding |
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| Online Access: | https://sites.google.com/site/ejpb2014/vol-5-4/EJPB_V5_N4_716-721.pdf?attredirects=0&d=1 |