Heterosis and combining ability in crosses between two groups of open-pollinated maize populations
The rapid expansion of corn in Brazil indicates the need to explore new sources of germplasm. Thus, the wider use of local germplasm, and the introduction of exotic ones seem to be an advisable strategy to achieve higher levels of yield and adaptability. The objective of this work was to generate...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Brazilian Society of Plant Breeding
2015-12-01
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Series: | Crop Breeding and Applied Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sbmp.org.br/cbab/siscbab/uploads/bae8e3df-a6d5-3de7.pdf |