New maize germplasm introductions in Brazil

Authors

  • José Roberto Moro
  • Valdemar Naspolini Filho
  • Ronaldo Torres Vianna
  • Elto Eugenio Gomes e Gama

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab1981.v16.17133

Keywords:

CIMMYT, Zea mays L., "pools", "Suwan DMA"

Abstract

In 1976 many sources of new germplasm considered to have potential in Brazil were selected and introduced from CIMMYT. This material was evaluated in 51 experiments throughout Brazil in a network of national trials to determine its genetic potential. On the basis of these results, the following germplasm have potential in Brazil: Pool 21, 22, 25 and 26, Suwan DMR, Tuxpeno 1, Mezcla Tropical Blanco, Blanco Cristalino 1, Antigua x Vera Cruz 181, Mezcla Amarilla, Amarillo Cristalino, Amarillo Dentado and Subtropical, Antigua x Rep. Dominicana and Eto x Illinois. They were selected based upon high mean yield, earliness and low plant and ear height, except for Pools and Suwan DMA which were only considered for high mean yield.

How to Cite

Moro, J. R., Naspolini Filho, V., Vianna, R. T., & Gama, E. E. G. e. (2014). New maize germplasm introductions in Brazil. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 16(6), 867–882. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab1981.v16.17133

Issue

Section

GENETICS