TY - JOUR AU - ALIU, Sali AU - RUSINOVCI, Imer AU - FETAHU, Shukri AU - BISILIMI, Kemajl PY - 2013/05/28 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Morpho-physiological Traits and Mineral Composition on Local Maize Population Growing in Agro Ecological Conditions in Kosova JF - Notulae Scientia Biologicae JA - Not Sci Biol VL - 5 IS - 2 SE - Research articles DO - 10.15835/nsb529010 UR - https://www.notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/9010 SP - 232-237 AB - <p style="text-align: justify;">Twelve local maize populations were evaluated at the experimental farm, University of Prishtina, Kosovo. The study was conducted to assess the magnitude of genetic variation in local maize populations for different morphological-physiological and chemical composition under field and laboratory conditions. Randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications was used for laying out the experiment. The results showed that there were significant differences for most morphological and physiological traits under study. The mean grain yield of all populations was 102.96 g plant-1. The protein and oil contents ranged between 11.53 to 9.43% and 4.23 to 4.87% respectively. The cellulose content varied from 6.03 to 6.37%. There were also big differences regarding phenotypic correlations. The present study revealed considerable amount of diversity among the local maize populations which could be manipulated for further improvement in maize breeding.</p> ER -