Development of a maize breeding programme in Zambia. I-Formation of Zambia Composite A and description of the breeding system adopted

Authors

  • J.B. Abington Chitedze Research Station, P.O. Box 158, Lilongwe, Malawi

Abstract

The aims of a newly formulated maize breeding programme, the establishment of a breeding population and its performance against standard varieties are presented. The breeding system to be adopted and its long term implications are discussed.

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Research Papers