Environmental influences on corn hybrids

Authors

John D. Prato
Jack P. Orr
Franz R. Kegel
Thomas E. Kearney
Everett F. Nourse

Authors Affiliations

John D, Prato, now deceased, was Extension Agronomist, Department of Agronomy and Range Science, Davis; Jack P. Orr is Farm Advisors in Sacramento, San Joaquin, Yolo, and Solano counties, respectively; Franz R. Kegel is Farm Advisors in Sacramento, San Joaquin, Yolo, and Solano counties, respectively; Thomas E. Kearney is Farm Advisors in Sacramento, San Joaquin, Yolo, and Solano counties, respectively; Everett F. Nourse is Farm Advisors in Sacramento, San Joaquin, Yolo, and Solano counties, respectively.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 32(5):15-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v032n05p15. May 1978.

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Abstract

Single- and three-way-cross hybrids, and differences in soil types and climate, have made single-environment testing of corn hybrids inapplicable for variety evaluation. Growers must test varieties under their own growing conditions before making selections.