Use of heterosis in wheat breeding
Abstract
Sixteen winter and 33 spring wheat hybrids, obtained with the use of the Genesis gametocide (Monsanto Co.) were tested in two locations on 10 m2 plots in 1999. The best hybrids produced 15 percent higher yields than standard varieties. The best Monsanto hybrids exceeded standard varieties by 23 and 19 percent in two successive seasons. These hybrids exhibited also high resistance to lodging and fungus diseases.
Keywords:
grain yield, hybrid wheat, lodging, fungal diseasesReferences
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Tadeusz Drzazgakobierzyce@nasiona.com.pl
Hodowla Roślin Rolniczych — Nasiona Kobierzyc Poland
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