Genetic enhancement of inbred lines through pre-breeding in maize
O Srikanth, B Jyothi, MV Nagesh Kumar, Chikkappa Gangadhar Karjagi, Vanishree, N. Sunil
This study crosses elite maize inbred lines with wild relatives to enhance genetic diversity, identifying crosses with significant yield improvements and genetic introgression.
bioRxiv · Jul 23, 2025 · PreprintGenetics