Multi trait genotype- ideotype distance index - A tool for identification of elite parental inbreds for developing heterotic hybrids of fodder maize (Zea mays L.)

• Published in: Electronic journal of plant breeding Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 841 - 849
• Main Author: S. Palaniyappan1 , K. N. Ganesan1, N. Manivannan2 , V. Ravichandran3 and N. Senthil4
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Indian Society of Plant Breeders 05.09.2023
• Subjects: diversity; fodder maize; green fodder yield; principal component

Forage maize breeders face a significant challenge in identifying genetic make-up that are superior for green fodder yield. Because it is influenced by polygenic trait. Therefore, understanding the relationship between biomass yield and other contributing characters would be very useful in selecting...