Combining ability analysis of newer inbred lines derived from national yellow pool for grain yield and other quantitative traits in maize (Zea mays L.)

Information on combing ability is important for effective breeding strategies in a cross pollinated crop like maize. Twenty nine inbred lines were derived from national yellow pool based on their performance in their S4 generation. Twenty nine lines, three testers and their 87 hybrids from a line x...

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Main Author: R. Pavan, H. C. Lohithaswa, Gangashetty Prakash, M. C. Wali and B. G. Shekara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Society of Plant Breeders 2011-09-01
Series:Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding
Subjects:
GCA
SCA
Online Access:http://sites.google.com/site/ejpb2011/vol-2-3/Vol-2-3-310-319.pdf?attredirects=0