Breeding for Extremes in Lodging Resistance in Corn by Reciprocal Recurrent Selection

Bhatnagar, P.S. (1960) Breeding for Extremes in Lodging Resistance in Corn by Reciprocal Recurrent Selection. PhD thesis, University of Illinois.

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Abstract

The objective of this investigation was to determine if progress could be achieved in breeding for resistance to extremes in lodging in corn (Zea mays L.) by reciprocal recurrent selection. Lodging is defined as falling over or leaning of the plant to an angle of 45 degrees or less from the ground. Breeding varieties resistant to lodging has been one of the goals of plant breeders all over the world. In the United States, where most of the corn crop is mechanically harvested, a variety must stand well to meet the needs of the present day farmer.

Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Author Affiliation: The Graduate College of the University of Illinois, United States.
Subjects: Plant Protection
Crop Improvement
Divisions: Maize
Depositing User: Mr Balakrishna Garadasu
Date Deposited: 12 Jul 2013 12:26
Last Modified: 12 Jul 2013 12:26
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/11003

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