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Combining Ability Analysis of Maize Inbred Lines from Line X Tester Mating Design under Two Plant Population Density

“…Combining ability analysis is one of the powerful tools available to estimate the combining ability effects and aids in selecting the desirable parents and crosses for the exploitation of heterosis. It is also important to have information on the nature of combining ability of parents, their behaviour and performance in hybrid combination (Chawla and Gupta, 1984). In the present study, keeping in view the above facts an attempt was made to find out the best combiner out of nine lines and five testers.…”

Diallel Analysis of Combining Ability for Yield and Yield Contributing Traits over the Environments in Maize (Zea mays L.)

“…In India, maize is cultivated on an area of 9.23 million ha with a production of 23.67 million tonnes and productivity of 2564 kg/ha (Annual progress report, AICRP on Maize 2015: Indian Institute of Maize Research, New Delhi). To establish a sound basis for any breeding programme, breeders must have information on the nature of combining ability of parents, their behaviour and performance in hybrid combinations (Chawla and Gupta, 1984). Such knowledge of combining ability is essential for selection of suitable parents for hybridization and identification of promising hybrids for the development of improved varieties for a diverse agro-ecology (Alabi et al, 1987).…”

Single-stage management of large pulmonary and hepatic hydatid cysts in pediatric age group: Report of two cases

“…There is usually a homogenous appearance of the cyst without any septae and the cyst wall is well defined with clear margins. Air fluid level or floating membranes may be seen in some cases giving the characteristic appearance of water lily sign, crescent sign,[ 7 ] serpent sign,[ 8 ] or air-bubble sign, which may be found in cases of ruptured hydatid cysts or complicated cysts with superadded infection. [ 9 ]…”