Variability for Morphological and Physiological Traits Associated with Barrenness and Grain Yield in the Maize Population, Iowa Upright Leaf Synthetic #1 1

Crop Science ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 828-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. S. Smith ◽  
J. J. Mock ◽  
T. M. Crosbie
2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-237
Author(s):  
Sali ALIU ◽  
Imer RUSINOVCI ◽  
Shukri FETAHU ◽  
Kemajl BISILIMI

Twelve local maize populations were evaluated at the experimental farm, University of Prishtina, Kosovo. The study was conducted to assess the magnitude of genetic variation in local maize populations for different morphological-physiological and chemical composition under field and laboratory conditions. Randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications was used for laying out the experiment. The results showed that there were significant differences for most morphological and physiological traits under study. The mean grain yield of all populations was 102.96 g plant-1. The protein and oil contents ranged between 11.53 to 9.43% and 4.23 to 4.87% respectively. The cellulose content varied from 6.03 to 6.37%. There were also big differences regarding phenotypic correlations. The present study revealed considerable amount of diversity among the local maize populations which could be manipulated for further improvement in maize breeding.


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