Is heterosis in maize mediated through better water use?

SUMMARY: *Heterosis increases yield potential and improves adaptation to stress in maize (Zea mays); however, the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. *A set of tropical inbred lines and their hybrids were grown in the field for 2 yr under three different water regimes. First-year plant water use w...

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Veröffentlicht in:The New phytologist. - 1979. - 187(2010), 2 vom: 01. Juli, Seite 392-406
1. Verfasser: Araus, José Luis (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Sánchez, Ciro, Cabrera-Bosquet, Llorenç
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2010
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:The New phytologist
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Water 059QF0KO0R Chlorophyll 1406-65-1 Nitrogen N762921K75