Molecular diversity and genetic potential of new maize inbred lines across varying sowing conditions in arid environment.

ABSTRACT: Developing high-yielding and resilient maize hybrids is essential to ensure its sustainable production with the ongoing challenges of considerable shifts in global climate. This study aimed to explore genetic diversity among exotic and local maize inbred lines, evaluate their combining ability, understand the genetic mechanisms influencing ear characteristics and grain yield, and identify superior hybrids suited for timely and late sowing conditions. Seven local and exotic maize inbred lines were genotyped using SSR (Simple Sequence Repeat) markers to assess their genetic diversity. These diverse lines were utilized to develop 21 F1 hybrids using a diallel mating design. These hybrids, alongside a high-yielding commercial check (SC-10), were evaluated under field conditions across two grow

SUBMITTER: Galal AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11754663 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature