Author: Zhang Shihuang
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 780233336
2007; Paperback; 374

The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS)and the Asian Regional Maize Program of CIMMYT wish to acknowledge cooperation and support of several institutions, organizations and some key individuals that made the 9th Asian Regional Maize Workshop a great success and assisted in many ways in bringing out these proceeding of this important scientific event in Asia.

Table of Contents

Section I:Maize Breeding
Maize Production and Research in China: Advancement and Challenges
The Phenotypic and Genotypic Eras of Crop Improvement
Maize Diseases and Breeding for Biotic Stress Resistance in Asia
Corn Breeding Achievements in United States
Summer Maize Breeding in China: the Priorities and Strategies
Genetic Variability and Divergence of Maize Landraces in Nepal
Genetic Diversity of Chinese Maize OPVs Determined by SSR Analysis of Bulk Samples
Comparison of S3 Progeny and Testcross Performance in Suwan 3 Maize Variety
Molecular Characterization of Maize Genetic Resources in India: Present Status and Prospects
Population Genetic Diversity Following Selection in a Reciprocal Recurrent Selection Program
Application of SSR Markers in Maize Varietal Identification and Protection
Synchronous Directive Shuttle Breeding in Maize
Genetic Diversity of Maize Inbred Lines Revealed by SSR Markers and Their Relationship with
Performance of F Hybrids
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