Development of a new maize hybrid for the Ecuadorian lowland

Development of a new maize hybrid for the Ecuadorian lowland

Yellow maize (Zea mays L. var. indurata) is mainly produced in the Ecuadorian lowlands (less than 1,200 m a.s.l.), primarily for feed production. Although Ecuador has recently increased maize production, new genotypes are needed for self-sufficiency and in order to avoid costly imports. Maize is sow...

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Main Authors: Ricardo Limongi-Andrade, Daniel Alarcón-Cobeña, Eddie Zambrano-Zambrano, Marlon Caicedo, Paúl Villavicencio-Linzan, José Eguez, Bernardo Navarrete, Carlos Yanez, José L. Zambrano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro Editorial of Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2018-05-01
Series:Agronomía Colombiana
Subjects:
breeding
food security
climate change
stability
Online Access:https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/agrocol/article/view/68782

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