Genetic Diversity and Correlation for Grain Yield and Quality Traits in Local Maize (Zea mays L.)

The aim of the study was to estimate the genetic diversity and correlation analysis among yield and quality traits in 20 local maize populations. The study of variation included the quantity of grain yield, and quality traits such as protein, oil and starch content in grain. Results showed that ther...

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Main Authors: Sali ALIU, Imer RUSINOVCI, Shukri FETAHU, Ludvik ROZMAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Land Measurements and Cadastre from Transylvania (SMTCT) 2012-08-01
Series:Notulae Scientia Biologicae
Online Access:http://notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/7696
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author Sali ALIU
Imer RUSINOVCI
Shukri FETAHU
Ludvik ROZMAN
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Shukri FETAHU
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description The aim of the study was to estimate the genetic diversity and correlation analysis among yield and quality traits in 20 local maize populations. The study of variation included the quantity of grain yield, and quality traits such as protein, oil and starch content in grain. Results showed that there were significant differences among the populations. The mean grain yield of all populations was 79.33 g plant-1 and the highest in �GBK-7� (105.13 g plant-1). Protein and oil contents ranged between 11.02 to 13.02% and 2.56 to 5.57%, respectively and starch content varied from 68.58 to 70.92%. First two canonical discriminant functions were significant and the relevance of the first two discriminant functions justifying 95.80% variability among populations. There were also big differences regarding phenotypic correlations. Study suggests that the quality traits are phenotypically and genotypically highly variable and therefore very useful for breeding program.
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spelling doaj.art-a9855ef81be1471fbe3d3c0919e758072022-12-22T02:07:25ZengSociety of Land Measurements and Cadastre from Transylvania (SMTCT)Notulae Scientia Biologicae2067-32052067-32642012-08-01431261307261Genetic Diversity and Correlation for Grain Yield and Quality Traits in Local Maize (Zea mays L.)Sali ALIU0Imer RUSINOVCI1Shukri FETAHU2Ludvik ROZMAN3The University of Prishtina, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, Department of Crop Science, Bill Clinton St, N.N. PrishtinaThe University of Prishtina, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, Department of Crop Science, Bill Clinton St, N.N. PrishtinaThe University of Prishtina, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, Department of Crop Science, Bill Clinton St, N.N. PrishtinaUniversity of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, 101 Jamnikarjeva St.The aim of the study was to estimate the genetic diversity and correlation analysis among yield and quality traits in 20 local maize populations. The study of variation included the quantity of grain yield, and quality traits such as protein, oil and starch content in grain. Results showed that there were significant differences among the populations. The mean grain yield of all populations was 79.33 g plant-1 and the highest in �GBK-7� (105.13 g plant-1). Protein and oil contents ranged between 11.02 to 13.02% and 2.56 to 5.57%, respectively and starch content varied from 68.58 to 70.92%. First two canonical discriminant functions were significant and the relevance of the first two discriminant functions justifying 95.80% variability among populations. There were also big differences regarding phenotypic correlations. Study suggests that the quality traits are phenotypically and genotypically highly variable and therefore very useful for breeding program.http://notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/7696
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Imer RUSINOVCI
Shukri FETAHU
Ludvik ROZMAN
Genetic Diversity and Correlation for Grain Yield and Quality Traits in Local Maize (Zea mays L.)
Notulae Scientia Biologicae
title Genetic Diversity and Correlation for Grain Yield and Quality Traits in Local Maize (Zea mays L.)
title_full Genetic Diversity and Correlation for Grain Yield and Quality Traits in Local Maize (Zea mays L.)
title_fullStr Genetic Diversity and Correlation for Grain Yield and Quality Traits in Local Maize (Zea mays L.)
title_full_unstemmed Genetic Diversity and Correlation for Grain Yield and Quality Traits in Local Maize (Zea mays L.)
title_short Genetic Diversity and Correlation for Grain Yield and Quality Traits in Local Maize (Zea mays L.)
title_sort genetic diversity and correlation for grain yield and quality traits in local maize zea mays l
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