[article] Title : |
Evaluation of Hybrid and OPV Maize Varieties for Grain Yield and Agronomic Attributes under Farmer's Field Conditions at Dukuchhap |
Material Type: |
printed text |
Authors: |
Nepali, M.B., Author |
Publication Date: |
2009 |
Article on page: |
17-20 p |
Languages : |
English (eng) |
Keywords: |
Hybrid, maize, OPV, yield attributes |
Abstract: |
Field experiments were conducted during two consecutive years 2006 and
2007 in full season of maize (May-Sep) at Dukuchhap, Lalitpur to find out
impact of growing hybrid and OPV maize in different rows combinations
with respect to their pure stands in same environment of growing and to sort
out non-lodging maize varieties. The experiments consisted of an open
pollinated variety (OPV) 'Deuti' and hybrid 'Gaurab' in different row
combinations (50% hybrid + 50% OPV, 75% hybrid + 25% OPV, 75% OPV
+ 25% hybrid plus their pure stands). The results showed that Gaurab
(yellow, flint type) and Deuti (white, semi- flint type, selected from
CIMMYT's material ZM 621) did not vary significantly in grain yield and
yield components. There was no effect of mixed row culture between the
OPV and hybrid for grain yield and yield attributes. A bivariate correlation
coefficient between agronomic traits and ear traits indicated that there was a
positive relation among these traits. However, a positive and highly
significant (r = 0.766**) relationship between ear fill and ear length was
observed while a very weak relation (r = 0.096*) between grain weight/ear
and ear height was also noticed suggesting taller the ear height lower the
grain yield/ear and vice versa. The findings of the study support that plant
height and ear height were weakly related with other ear traits; nevertheless,
these were highly related to grain weight/per plant. To cope with stalk
lodging problem and to attain higher grain yield these varieties are equally potential and recommended to grow under Dukuchhap conditions. |
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in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 17-20 p
[article] Evaluation of Hybrid and OPV Maize Varieties for Grain Yield and Agronomic Attributes under Farmer's Field Conditions at Dukuchhap [printed text] / Nepali, M.B., Author . - 2009 . - 17-20 p. Languages : English ( eng) in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 9 (2009) . - 17-20 p Keywords: |
Hybrid, maize, OPV, yield attributes |
Abstract: |
Field experiments were conducted during two consecutive years 2006 and
2007 in full season of maize (May-Sep) at Dukuchhap, Lalitpur to find out
impact of growing hybrid and OPV maize in different rows combinations
with respect to their pure stands in same environment of growing and to sort
out non-lodging maize varieties. The experiments consisted of an open
pollinated variety (OPV) 'Deuti' and hybrid 'Gaurab' in different row
combinations (50% hybrid + 50% OPV, 75% hybrid + 25% OPV, 75% OPV
+ 25% hybrid plus their pure stands). The results showed that Gaurab
(yellow, flint type) and Deuti (white, semi- flint type, selected from
CIMMYT's material ZM 621) did not vary significantly in grain yield and
yield components. There was no effect of mixed row culture between the
OPV and hybrid for grain yield and yield attributes. A bivariate correlation
coefficient between agronomic traits and ear traits indicated that there was a
positive relation among these traits. However, a positive and highly
significant (r = 0.766**) relationship between ear fill and ear length was
observed while a very weak relation (r = 0.096*) between grain weight/ear
and ear height was also noticed suggesting taller the ear height lower the
grain yield/ear and vice versa. The findings of the study support that plant
height and ear height were weakly related with other ear traits; nevertheless,
these were highly related to grain weight/per plant. To cope with stalk
lodging problem and to attain higher grain yield these varieties are equally potential and recommended to grow under Dukuchhap conditions. |
Link for e-copy: |
http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=3 |
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