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Pre-breeding evaluation of maize germplasm: Teh case of a portuguese open-pollinated variety

Moreira, P.M.

Pre-breeding evaluation of maize germplasm: Teh case of a portuguese open-pollinated variety - Mexico, DF (Mexico) CIMMYT : 2003 - p. 154-155 - Printed

Genebank catalogues have a huge amount of data, but the most important parameters relating to yield, inbreeding depression and combining ability are missing. New methodologies of practical characterization/ evaluation are needed to fit this "pre-breeWng gap". This paper intends to be one of the first attempts at achieving this goal.


English


Germplasm
Maize
Methods
Pollination
Varieties
Yield factors
Genetics
Hybrids
Plant breeding

631.53 / BOO

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