Heterosis of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Inbred Lines

Bok av Abrha Shushay Welderufael
This book discusses on heterosis of 48 genotypes produced from crossing of 24 elite maize inbred lines with two testers and four standard checks in line x tester mating method and the genotypes were evaluated in 6x9 alpha lattice design replicated twice. Nine potential hybrids with grain yield above 9505.9 kg/ha have been identified either for release as hybrids or for further use in maize breeding program.