Combining ability studies on resistance to pink stem borer (Sesamia cretica) in new yellow maize (Zea mays) hybrids
Maize (Zea mays L.) is the third most important staple crop in Egypt. Sesamia cretica (S. cretica), the most prevalent corn borer in Egypt attacks young maize plants after emergence, causing death of these plants (dead hearts) and its capable of damaging older plants causing drastic yield losses. Th...
Main Author: | Mohammad Reda Ismail , Ali A. El-Hosary, Mahmoud EL. M. EL-Badawy and Tamer A. E. Abdallah |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indian Society of Plant Breeders
2019-12-01
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Series: | Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding |
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