Forage aptitudes of S2 lines from Zea mays x Zea diploperennis hybrid

Nineteen Iines of forage com originated from the crossing among Zea mays x Zea diploperennis in the second year of self-fertilization were evaluated. The analyzed characteristics were: plant height, number of stems per plant ''. number of ears per plant', stem diameter and leaf I stem relationship. Rainfall and temperature conditions were optimum during the com cultivation cycle. It was found difference among Iines in all the evaluated characteristics. Lines 3 and 16 exceeded the average for all the forage attributes. Lines 5 and 15 w1thsimilar aptitud do not overcome leaf/stem relationship. The general combinity aptitude will be able to identify the lines with the upper value of digestible dry matter.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Paccapelo, H. A., Molas, L. M., Saluzzi, L.
Format: Digital revista
Language:spa
Published: Facultad de Agronomía 2020
Online Access:https://cerac.unlpam.edu.ar/index.php/semiarida/article/view/4732
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!