Title of project: Breeding for high yielding and better-quality fodder cultivars in maize

Objective:

• To evaluate the maize germplasm and wild species for fodder- yield and-quality related traits
• To develop cultivars for quality fodder and silage
• To optimize planting methodology and harvesting stage to maximize the fodder production
• To evaluate the promising maize germplasm for hydroponics based green fodder production

Project team:
Yathish K R, Pardeep Kumar, A.K. Singh, J.S. Lamba, M.M. Das and Deep Mohan

Major achievements:

• 9 Landraces with superior green fodder yield over African Tall (check) were identified
• Inbred lines and two composites were crossed with Zea parviglumis and Zea mexicana for multi-tillering lines