Catalogue of special features for recently released maize hybrids of ICAR-IIMR. Eastern UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

to maize hybrid seed production, with particular reference to field procedures, so that seed growers and seed companies can cost-effectively obtain productive and quality seed suitable for farmers. What is a maize hybrid? Simply put, a maize hybrid results from the fertilization of one maize plant by another genetically un-related plant.

Feb 8, 2025 · Three maize varieties (Shalimar Maize Hybrid-2 (SMH-2), Kanchan-517 and Vivek-45) with eight nitrogen application rates (T 1: Control, T 2: Recommended Nitrogen (120 kg N ha –1), T 3: 25% N as ...

Since 1993, a total of 107 varieties including 64 hybrids and 43 composites have been developed and released for cultivation in different parts of the country. Of these hybrids, 54 are normal, eight Quality Protein Maize (QPM) and one each baby corn and sweet corn, resp ectively.

4 days ago · The genetic materials used in this study consisted of hybrids from the maize genetic breeding program at the State University of Northern Rio de Janeiro Darcy Ribeiro (UENF), namely: UENF MSV 2210 ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Presently, the density of planted in Huang-Huai-Hai region is about 60,000–67,500 plants/ha, the number of maize varieties is large, but homogenization is serious, ... MY73 was promoted in 2023 with a growing area of 1,392,000 hectares, the largest maize variety in China. MY73 is an F 1 hybrid produced from the cross T1932 × T856 ...

Maize hybrid seed provides farmers with varieties containing improved genetics, such as high yield potential and unique trait combinations to counter diseases and adverse growing conditions.

Maize Hybrids • Greater yield stability – yields between 20-30% more under moderate drought conditions than other commercial varieties. • High yield potential (no yield loss in optimal years). • Resistance to major diseases (e.g., maize streak virus …

Numerous types of both conventional (based only on inbred lines) and non-conventional (where at least one parent is not an inbred line) maize hybrids may be produced (Vasal, 1988). Conventional hybrid types include single crosses, three …

Nov 1, 2022 · Comparing hybrid maize to open-pollinated varieties, the former is widely recognized for its higher producing capacity. However, the production potential of hybrids varies depending on the region and the season.