[Predictive potential of DNA markers in heterosis breeding of maize]

Tsitol Genet. 2005 Jan-Feb;39(1):14-20.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

PCR-analysis of maize inbred lines has been carried out. Genetic distances between the lines have been calculated, allelic composition and heterosis level of F-hybrids have been determined. Heterosis level of hybrid seed yield rised according to increasing of genetic distances between initial lines. Correlation of allelic composition of inbred line microsatellite loci and heterosis level of the respective hybrids has been revealed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • DNA, Plant / analysis*
  • Genetic Markers / genetics
  • Hybrid Vigor / genetics*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Selection, Genetic*
  • Zea mays / genetics*

Substances

  • DNA, Plant
  • Genetic Markers