GENETIC DIVERGENCE AMONG INBREDS AND THEIR SINGLE CROSSES IN MAIZE

摘要

A set of 8-11 clusters of 30 genotypes was formed. The cluster I was largest having 15 to 18 genotypes. The inter-cluster distance was largest between clusters V and VI at Ajitmal and IV and V at Delhi Uchani. The clusters showing greater divergence also showed greater variation in the mean values and. The yield per plant at Ajitmal, Banswara and Uchani and plant height at Delhi contributed maximum towards total divergence.