Variability of agronomic traits of maize hybrids influenced by the environmental factors

Abstract

In this study 36 maize hybrids of different FAO maturity groups were observed in three successive years (2011, 2012 and 2013), on 8 locations. The main objective of this experiment was to observe the GxE interaction concerning yield, grain moisture, grain yield per ear and test weight. The experiment was set up according to the RCBD. Based on the obtained results average estimates, CV and overall ranking of hybrids were calculated. ANOVA was applied in order to estimate the effect of factors: genotype, environment and interaction. Thus the significance of all these factors was observed. Results of this research indicate the importance and necessity of performing multilocation and multiyear trials with the aim of observation and understanding the intensity of GxE interaction, as well as its influence on the grain yield and it components.

Keywords

• gxe interaction
• maize
• grain yield
• yield stability