Effects of recurrent selection for yield on plant growth across planting densities in maize (Zea mays L.)

Abstract

Recurrent selection………………………………………………………………...5 Reciprocal recurrent selection……………………………………………………..5 BSSS………………………………………………………………………………6 BSCB1………………………………………………………………………….....6 BSSS(R)C17 and BSCB1(R)C17…………………………………………………6 Genetic gain in the BSSS/BSCB1 program……………………………………….6 Inbreeding in the populations……………………………………………………...8 Heterosis in the population crosses………………………………………………..9 Changes associated with selection for yield in the BSSS and BSCB1 populations.