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Evaluating Maize Varieties for Drought Resistance
Greg Howard
29th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study by Tribhuvan University evaluated the reproductive performance of 20 local maize genotypes under drought conditions
- Significant differences were found among the genotypes for traits like grain yield, ear weight, and hundred grain weight
- Genotype NGRC05592 showed the highest yield and stability under drought conditions, making it a promising candidate for breeding drought-tolerant maize varieties
AgricultureEnvironmentPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Performance evaluation and multivariate analysis of maize accessions against drought stress in Lamjung district, Nepal
Published 28th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s44279-024-00046-x
Related Studies
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