Zea mays L. var. Everta

Inference of genetic diversity in popcorn S3 progenies

G. F. Pena, Amaral, Jr, A. Tdo, Ribeiro, R. M., Ramos, H. C. C., Boechat, M. S. B., Santos, J. S., Mafra, G. S., Kamphorst, S. H., de Lima, V. J., Vivas, M., Filho, G. Ade Souza, Pena, G. F., Amaral, Jr, A. Tdo, Ribeiro, R. M., Ramos, H. C. C., Boechat, M. S. B., Santos, J. S., Mafra, G. S., Kamphorst, S. H., de Lima, V. J., Vivas, M., and Filho, G. Ade Souza, Inference of genetic diversity in popcorn S3 progenies, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.

Molecular markers are a useful tool for identification of complementary heterotic groups in breeding programs aimed at the production of superior hybrids, particularly for crops such as popcorn in which heterotic groups are not well-defined. The objective of the present study was to analyze the genetic diversity of 47 genotypes of tropical popcorn to identify possible heterotic groups for the development of superior hybrids. Four genotypes of high genetic value were studied: hybrid IAC 125, strain P2, and varieties UENF 14 and BRS Angela.

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