Combining ability estimations in quality protein maize for silage
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TextLanguage: English Publication details: Mexico, DF (Mexico) : CIMMYT, 2003.Description: 2 pagesISBN: - 970-648-106-0
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Abstract or summary | CIMMYT Knowledge Center: John Woolston Library | CIMMYT Staff Publications Collection | CIS-3841 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 632536 |
In Mexico, maize silage generally has low energetic values in comparison to silage from the USA and Europe. This has been attributed to the selection emphasis on forage yield without considering nutritive value (Nunez et al. 2001). To improve silage quality, it is necessary to selecte the best hybrids with both characteristics. There is sufficient evidence of hybrid differences in protein, fiber, and dry matter digestibility (Allen et al.1995). The objective of this study was to estimate the general and specific combining ability (GCA and SCA respectively) of eight lines and their 28 single crosses.
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CIMMYT Staff Publications Collection
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