Genetic analysis for fodder yield and component traits in maize (Zea mays L.)

An investigation was carried out to assess the possibility of exploiting heterosis for green fodder yield in maize and to identify parents with desirable genetic effects. Seven maize parents having forage value along with fodder maize variety African Tall were utilized to produce 21 hybrids through...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: M. Dhasarathan, C. Babu and K. Iyanar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Society of Plant Breeders 2015-03-01
Series:Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding
Subjects:
GCA
Online Access:https://sites.google.com/site/ejpb2014/vol-6-1/EJPB_V6_N1_43_53.pdf?attredirects=0&d=1