Hybrid sweet corn breeding method boosts yield for farmers.
The study aimed to evaluate how different sweet corn varieties combine to produce high-yielding hybrids. By using a Line x Tester mating design with ten lines and five testers, researchers found that non-additive gene action played a significant role in determining yield and related traits. This suggests that hybrid breeding methods can be used to maximize crop productivity. Certain lines and testers showed superior performance in both individual and combined settings. The hybrid L2 x T2 was identified as the best performer, showing high yield and strong genetic combining ability.