Abstract Development and selections of appropriate parents' are perquisites for hybrid
variety development and need knowledge of heterotic grou** and combining ability. The …

In Ghana: low yield of maize 1.7 t ha-1 has been reported. Thus, use inbred lines with good
combining ability for yield and yield-contributing characters to form excellent combinations is …

This study was conducted to determine combining ability and gene action in elite maize
inbred lines under low and high soil nitrogen conditions for hybrid breeding. Forty two …

Generation of information on heterosis and combining abilities of newly developed maize
inbred lines is necessary for a successful hybrid and synthetic maize varieties development …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the cereals that provide calorie requirements in the majority of
Ethiopians diet. The national average maize yield in Ethiopia is low and thus knowledge of …

An increase in the average global temperature and drought is anticipated in sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA) as a result of climate change. Therefore, early white quality protein maize …

Recurrent drought and Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth parasitism constrains maize
production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Transfer of resistance genes from wild relatives can …

Combining ability analysis was conducted using line x tester design for seven inbred lines of
maize which were crossed to three single crosses as testers at Ismailia Agricultural …

To establish effective breeding techniques for the creation of nutritionally enhanced maize
cultivars, reasonable information of the extent of genetic diversity, heritability, genetic …

Maize is a primary crop in most farming systems and staple food of the rural population in
abundant of the mid-altitude sub-humid agro-ecologies of Ethiopia. Nearly 88% of maize …