Harnessing the tillering ability of Zea mays ssp. parviglumis in fodder maize breeding

Maize (Zea mays L.) has diversified uses in the form of food, feed and fodder. In India green fodder deficit of 61.1 % has been reported. Under this scenario, maize and its wild relatives with its wide adaptability have enormous potential to serve as nutritious fodder. The annual teosinte, Zea mays...

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Main Authors: MUKESH CHOUDHARY, PARDEEP KUMAR, SANDEEP KASWAN, S L JAT
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Council of Agricultural Research 2021-02-01
Series:The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
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Online Access:https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/110317