Variability of maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm in Yugoslavia
1996
Jockovic, Dj. (Naucni institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad (Yugoslavia)) | Stojakovic, M. | Bocanski, J. | Vasic, N. | Popov, R.
Yugoslavia has reacht maize germplasm. Several thousands of local and synthetic populations, domestic (Yugoslav) and introduced varieties and maize lines are maintained in germ-banks. Domestic (Yugoslav) collection of local genotypes is reach and variable. Representatives of all ecological environments collected and preserved. Historical dates about origin and evolution domestic (Yugoslav) genotypes and their spread out and the results of the investigation of their properties show on a big variability domestic (Yugoslav) maize germplasm. We have to increase efforts to make genetic variability of maize germplasm in order to find out new heterotic pairs for future. It will allow us to continue progress in maize breeding. We pointed out an importance of collection, preservation, investigation and use of maize germplasm. It will spread genetic base of commercial hybrids and improve maize production.
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