Characterization and genetic studies for grain iron content and agronomic traits in Recombinant Inbred Lines (RILs) population of maize (Zea mays L.)

Maize, a vital cereal crop, serves as a staple food, animal feed, and industrial ingredient. An experiment was conducted during Rabi 2018 and Spring 2019, to assess genetic variability in RIL population of the cross GLY 6 (low iron content, strong agronomic traits) and CML 296 (high iron content)....

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Main Author: Pitambara1*, Brijesh Kumar Mehta2 and Y.M. Shukla1
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Language:English
Published: Indian Society of Plant Breeders 2023-12-01
Series:Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding
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Online Access:https://ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/4903
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description Maize, a vital cereal crop, serves as a staple food, animal feed, and industrial ingredient. An experiment was conducted during Rabi 2018 and Spring 2019, to assess genetic variability in RIL population of the cross GLY 6 (low iron content, strong agronomic traits) and CML 296 (high iron content). Variability was observed in kernel iron content and 11 agronomic traits, indicating differences among RILs. Moderate genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) and phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) for kernel iron content were observed across seasons. High heritability and moderate genetic advance as percentage of mean (GAM) were recorded. Traits related to yield had narrow GCV and PCV, suggesting potential for improvement through selection. Moderate to high heritability and GAM were noted for many traits, indicating less environmental influence and potential scope for direct selection to enhance micronutrient content and yield. Yield per plot showed negative correlation with kernel iron content in both seasons. Pooled analysis showed no significant seasonal impact on grain iron concentration among 120 RILs. Transgressive segregants indicates scope for nutrient enrichment and higher grain yielding potential.
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spelling doaj.art-e84b46005096488e9cbf7eb8660fc6552024-01-20T05:41:16ZengIndian Society of Plant BreedersElectronic Journal of Plant Breeding0975-928X2023-12-011441489149610.37992/2023.1404.179Characterization and genetic studies for grain iron content and agronomic traits in Recombinant Inbred Lines (RILs) population of maize (Zea mays L.)Pitambara1*, Brijesh Kumar Mehta2 and Y.M. Shukla101Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, AAU, Anand, Gujarat, India 2ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India *E-Mail: mili.pitambara@gmail.comMaize, a vital cereal crop, serves as a staple food, animal feed, and industrial ingredient. An experiment was conducted during Rabi 2018 and Spring 2019, to assess genetic variability in RIL population of the cross GLY 6 (low iron content, strong agronomic traits) and CML 296 (high iron content). Variability was observed in kernel iron content and 11 agronomic traits, indicating differences among RILs. Moderate genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) and phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) for kernel iron content were observed across seasons. High heritability and moderate genetic advance as percentage of mean (GAM) were recorded. Traits related to yield had narrow GCV and PCV, suggesting potential for improvement through selection. Moderate to high heritability and GAM were noted for many traits, indicating less environmental influence and potential scope for direct selection to enhance micronutrient content and yield. Yield per plot showed negative correlation with kernel iron content in both seasons. Pooled analysis showed no significant seasonal impact on grain iron concentration among 120 RILs. Transgressive segregants indicates scope for nutrient enrichment and higher grain yielding potential. https://ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/4903maizegenetic variabilityheritabilitygam and transgressive segregants
spellingShingle Pitambara1*, Brijesh Kumar Mehta2 and Y.M. Shukla1
Characterization and genetic studies for grain iron content and agronomic traits in Recombinant Inbred Lines (RILs) population of maize (Zea mays L.)
Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding
maize
genetic variability
heritability
gam and transgressive segregants
title Characterization and genetic studies for grain iron content and agronomic traits in Recombinant Inbred Lines (RILs) population of maize (Zea mays L.)
title_full Characterization and genetic studies for grain iron content and agronomic traits in Recombinant Inbred Lines (RILs) population of maize (Zea mays L.)
title_fullStr Characterization and genetic studies for grain iron content and agronomic traits in Recombinant Inbred Lines (RILs) population of maize (Zea mays L.)
title_full_unstemmed Characterization and genetic studies for grain iron content and agronomic traits in Recombinant Inbred Lines (RILs) population of maize (Zea mays L.)
title_short Characterization and genetic studies for grain iron content and agronomic traits in Recombinant Inbred Lines (RILs) population of maize (Zea mays L.)
title_sort characterization and genetic studies for grain iron content and agronomic traits in recombinant inbred lines rils population of maize zea mays l
topic maize
genetic variability
heritability
gam and transgressive segregants
url https://ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/4903
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