Assessment of combining ability and heterosis for yield and yield related traits in maize (Zea mays L.) under irrigated and partially irrigated conditions
The experimental material consisted of 12 genetically diverse maize inbred lines (ILs). A total of 66 cross combinations were developed using a half diallel mating design. These 12 parental lines, along with their 66 F1 hybrids and 2 national checks (total 80 entries) were evaluated in randomised block design (RBD) wit...