HSGCA in Maize Breeding

1914

Heterotic grouping means identifying germplasm groups that are genetically distinct from each other and that produce superior hybrids when crossed.

Heterozygosity can be increased by crossing genetically distinct parental materials, i.e. materials belonging to distinct heterotic groups.

<p>Heterotic group is related or unrelated genotypes from the same or different populations, which display a similar combining ability and heterotic response when crossed with genotypes from other genetically distinct germplasm groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A heterotic pattern is a specific pair of two heterotic groups that express high heterosis and high hybrid performance in their crosses.</p> Signup and view all the answers