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Relative changes in genetic variability and correlations in an earlymaturing maize population during recurrent selection

dc.contributor.authorBadu-Apraku, B.
dc.contributor.authorAkinwale, R.O.
dc.contributor.authorFakorede, M.A.B.
dc.contributor.authorOyekunle, M.
dc.contributor.authorFranco, J.
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-04T11:08:25Z
dc.date.available2019-12-04T11:08:25Z
dc.date.issued2012-10
dc.identifier.citationBadu-Apraku, B., Akinwale, R.O., Fakorede, M.A., Oyekunle, M. & Franco, J. (2012). Relative changes in genetic variability and correlations in an early-maturing maize population during recurrent selection. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 125(6), 1289-1301.
dc.identifier.issn0040-5752
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/1820
dc.description.abstractFour cycles of S1 family recurrent selection to improve grain yield and resistance to Striga hermonthica have been completed in TZE-Y Pop STR C0. In order to determine whether or not to continue with the recurrent scheme, it was desirable to evaluate the amount of residual genetic variance and associated parameters in the population. The objective of this study was to characterize the relative changes in the levels of the genetic variances, heritability estimates and genetic correlation coefficients, and to predict future gains from selection for grain yield, Striga resistance and other agronomic traits. Fifty S1 families, derived from each cycle, were evaluated under Striga-infested and Striga-free conditions at Mokwa, Ikenne and Abuja, Nigeria, in 2005 and 2007. Under Striga infestation, genetic variances for grain yield, days to anthesis, plant height and Striga damage generally increased in the advanced cycles of selection. In contrast, the genetic variances for days to silk, anthesis–silking interval, ears per plant, ear aspect and number of emerged Striga plants decreased with selection. The advanced cycles of selection significantly out-yielded the original cycle in both research environments. Heritabilities for grain yield, Striga damage and number of emerged Striga plants were significantly greater than zero. The realized gains from selection for grain yield under Striga infestation (52 kg ha−1 cycle−1) and Striga-free conditions (130 kg ha−1 cycle−1) were remarkably lower than the predicted gains (350 and 250 kg ha−1 cycle−1, respectively). Adequate genetic variability exists in cycle 4 of the scheme to ensure future gains from selection.
dc.description.sponsorshipUnited States Agency for International Development
dc.description.sponsorshipDrought Tolerant Maize for Africa
dc.format.extent1289-1301
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectStriga Hermonthica
dc.subjectGenetic
dc.subjectMaize
dc.subjectPopulation
dc.subjectYield
dc.subjectWest African
dc.subjectStakeholders
dc.titleRelative changes in genetic variability and correlations in an earlymaturing maize population during recurrent selection
dc.typeJournal Article
dc.description.versionPeer Review
cg.contributor.crpMaize
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture
cg.contributor.affiliationObafemi Awolowo University
cg.coverage.regionAfrica
cg.coverage.regionWest Africa
cg.coverage.countryNigeria
cg.isijournalISI Journal
cg.authorship.typesCGIAR and developing country institute
cg.iitasubjectMaize
cg.iitasubjectWeeds
cg.iitasubjectPlant Diseases
cg.iitasubjectPests Of Plants
cg.iitasubjectPlant Genetic Resources
cg.journalTheoretical and Applied Genetics
cg.howpublishedFormally Published
cg.accessibilitystatusLimited Access
local.dspaceid83272
cg.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00122-012-1913-8


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