Corn Wheat Millet hybrid heterosis

Author: Huang Changling et al
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Publish Date: 2005-09-28
Features: This book comprehensively discusses the utilization of heterosis in corn, wheat, and millet, covering the discovery, research progress, application methods, and basic techniques of heterosis, as well as the breeding and selection of hybrid varieties. Based on research findings and production applications, it introduces the latest achievements in hybrid breeding for these three crops. Combining theory and practice, it elaborates on the seed production and application of hybrid corn, hybrid wheat, and hybrid millet. In terms of cultivation, taking northern China as an example, it provides a relatively complete discussion of the various co-cropping methods for these three crops and their interactions with other crops. Finally, it introduces a batch of newly approved hybrid varieties in China since the 21st century, including 74 hybrid corn varieties, 3 hybrid wheat varieties, and 5 hybrid millet varieties.