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13 July 2015 Evaluation of the performance of sorghum genotypes using GGE biplot
Edmore Gasura, Peter S. Setimela, Caleb M. Souta
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Gasura, E., Setimela, P. S. and Souta, C. M. 2015. Evaluation of the performance of sorghum genotypes using GGE biplot. Can. J. Plant Sci. 95: 1205-1214. In spite of sorghum's drought tolerance, it is largely affected by genotype×environment interaction (GE), making it difficult and expensive to select and recommend new sorghum genotypes for different environments. The objectives of this study were to examine the nature of GE for sorghum grain yield, to identify superior sorghum genotypes for sorghum production environments and determine ideal testing locations for future breeding activities in Zimbabwe. The grain yield of 20 sorghum genotypes from Seed Co. Pvt. Ltd. were evaluated for 2 yr (2011/2012 and 2012/2013 cropping seasons) at five locations in different agro-ecological zones of Zimbabwe. Combined analyses of variance showed significant differences for genotypes (P<0.01), environments (P<0.001) and genotype×location (P<0.01). Genotype×environment variance component was seven times greater than that of genotypes. Genotype×environment interaction was attributed to the variability in the predictable biotic and abiotic factors associated with the different locations. The genotype main effect plus GE biplot showed that the experimental sorghum genotypes W07, W09, W05, G06 and OP46 were high yielding and stable, and possessed other desirable agronomic traits. The most discriminating and representative location was Rattray Arnold Research Station.

Edmore Gasura, Peter S. Setimela, and Caleb M. Souta "Evaluation of the performance of sorghum genotypes using GGE biplot," Canadian Journal of Plant Science 95(6), 1205-1214, (13 July 2015). https://doi.org/10.1139/CJPS-2015-119
Received: 9 April 2014; Accepted: 1 June 2015; Published: 13 July 2015
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KEYWORDS
Genotype×environment interaction
ideal testing environment
interaction génotype×environnement
milieu d'essai idéal
sorgho
sorghum
stabilité
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