Assessing Effect of Marker-Based Improvement of Maize Synthetics on Agronomic Performance, Carotenoid Content, Combining Ability and Heterosis

Assessing Effect of Marker-Based Improvement of Maize Synthetics on Agronomic Performance, Carotenoid Content, Combining Ability and Heterosis

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a serious problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and other parts of the world. Understanding the effect of marker-based improvement (MARS) of two maize synthetics (HGA and HGB) representing different heterotic groups on their agronomic performance, carotenoid content, and...

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Main Authors: Innocent Iseghohi, Ayodeji Abe, Silvestro Meseka, Wende Mengesha, Melaku Gedil, Abebe Menkir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
combining ability
grain yield
heterosis
maize synthetics
provitamin A
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/11/1625

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