ISSN:
1432-2242
Keywords:
Key words Pattern analysis
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Yield adaptation
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Sorghum
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Genotype×environment interaction
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Pattern analysis, which consists of joint and complementary use of classification and ordination techniques, was applied to grain-yield data of 12 sorghum genotypes in 25 environments to identify the grouping of genotypes and environments. The 12 genotypes represented a wide geographical origin, different genetic diversity, and three photoperiod-sensitive classes. The 25 environments represented a super population of widely different environments covering latitudes from 20°S to 45°N. The knowledge of environmental and genotype grouping helped reveal several patterns of genotype×environment (GE) interaction. The existence of two mega-environments – African and Asian – was indicated. Within these mega-environments, several subgroups were further discernible. The Asian-type subgroups of environments tended to be closer to one another, suggesting that they discriminated genotypes similarly. By contrast, the African-type sub-groups of environments were more divergent. Differential genotype adaptation patterns existed in the two mega-environments. The repeatability of the GE patterns seen in this multi-environmental trial, however, needs to be established over time.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001220050755
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