Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Vol 8,
Issue 1,2010
Online ISSN: 1459-0263
Print ISSN: 1459-0255
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Expected responses to aggregate trait selection in maize (Zea mays L.)
Author(s):
Sam Oyewole Ajala
Recieved Date: 2009-03-20, Accepted Date: 2010-01-04
Abstract:This study was conducted with the objective of predicting and comparing expected gains for two selection indices and to aid identification of a better index to improve maize populations for a target environment, in this case, small-farm conditions. Data from S2 lines from each of three populations evaluated at three locations in 1988 were subjected to (a) an index that uses economic weights and (b) rank summation index (RSI) that is both weight and parameter free. Responses to single trait selections were much higher than using an index. RSI was considered a better index because it was operationally more efficient and simpler. Selection through RSI will in addition to improving the aggregate trait in the desired direction, improve grain yield and will not increase height much.
Keywords:Maize selection,
aggregate trait, rank summation indexJournal: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Year: 2010
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Category: Agriculture
Pages: 185-189
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