Seed Production Technology

The SPT technology system is based on a gene, Ms44, which has been tested in African adapted hybrids in African conditions both on farm and on station. The hybrid concept consistently gives a 4 to 5 percent yield advantage over near isogenic comparison hybrids.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: CGIAR Research Program on Maize
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: 2018
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/123658
Description
Summary:The SPT technology system is based on a gene, Ms44, which has been tested in African adapted hybrids in African conditions both on farm and on station. The hybrid concept consistently gives a 4 to 5 percent yield advantage over near isogenic comparison hybrids.