Application of molecular markers to early generation testing in maize breeding

Early generation testing is used to develop improved maize (Zea mays L.) inbreds. Even though the expected genetic correlations between testcross performance in different generations is high, non-genetic effects reduce the effectiveness of early-generation testing. This experiment was conducted to determine the usefulness of molecular marker information to enhance the predictability of early generation testing.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Crop Sciences

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Eathington, Samuel Ray

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dudley, John W.

• Agriculture, Agronomy
• Agriculture, Plant Culture

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1995 Eathington, Samuel Ray

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9624340
(UMI)AAI9624340

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20515