… gene action, whereas specific combining ability is a measure of non-additive gene action [1,
… to know the type of gene action governing grain yield and its component traits and to identify …

… These effects could be important in maximizing these traits. A very few researchers reported
the gene action in Maize (Zea mays L.), predominance of non-additive genetic effects for …

… and flowering traits. The objective of this study was to … genetic parameters for grain yield
and its components, as well as other traits, in seven maize inbred lines to be used in maize …

… type of gene action in the inheritance of grain yield, ear … of both additive and nonadditive
genes. Greater importanre of gra x … G x E interariion was of no importanre for grain yield and …

… ear-1, ear weight, plant and ear heights indicate the preponderance of additive gene
action for the expression of these traits which is fixable in subsequent generations. This also …

… This indicates high heterosis for grain yield had contribution from high heterosis of yield …
ability studies for yield and its related traits in maize (Zea mays L.). Crop Research 30(2): 221–6. …

… On contrary, additive genetic effects was evident for days to 50 per … genes were not too
distant for the traits viz., days to 50 per cent tasseling, days to 50 per cent silking and grain yield …

… additive gene action were important for number of kernels per … Gene effects for grain yield
and its attributes in maize (Zea … for grain yield and yield components in maize (Zea mays L.). …

… gene action and combining ability for yield and its attributes … Maize breeders have used
several biometrical techniques to … genetic architecture of quantitative traits including grain yield. …

… Combining ability analysis is suitable to assess the potential inbred lines and helps to identify
the nature of gene action involved in different quantitative traits. This mating design helps …