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Association between certain stalk traits related to lodging and grain yield in maize (Zea mays L.)

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Thirty-five varieties of maize from different ecogeographical regions were planted to study the relationship between stalk characters and grain yield in maize. Grain yield was positively correlated with three stalk traits under investigation. Highly significant positive correlations existed among weight of a 5 cm stalk section, crushing strength and rind thickness. In general, genotypic correlation coefficients were higher than the phenotypic correlation coefficients. The present study indicates that it is possible to develop a high-yielding variety with superior stalk strength.

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  1. Department of Plant Breeding, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India

    T. P. Singh

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Singh, T.P. Association between certain stalk traits related to lodging and grain yield in maize (Zea mays L.). Euphytica 19, 394–397 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01904220

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