Madras Agricultural Journal
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HETEROSIS STUDIES FOR GRAIN YIELD CHARACTERS IN SWEET SORGHUM

Abstract

Superior cross combinations for seven grain yield related characters were selected by heterosis study from 42 cross combination of sweet sorghum (7 x 7 diallel cross of six sweet sorghumn variety and one grain sorghum variety). The cross combination AKSS 5 x SSV 84 for more plant height, HES 4 x SSV 108 for earliness and CO 26 x AKSS 5 for better grain yield is recommended from the study

Keywords: Sorghum, Heterosis, Grain, Yield

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