Evaluasi daya gabung dan heterosis jagung manis (Zea mays L. var. saccharata)

Abstract

The aims of this research were to estimate the values of general combining ability, specific combining ability and heterosis in sweet corn using a half dialel mating design. There were 7 inbreds, 21 hybrids, and 2 checks varieties (Bonanza and SG 75) used in this research. This research was conducted in Leuwikopo experimental station Dramaga Bogor, from November 2014 to January 2015. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with 3 replicates. General combining ability values were estimated by Griffing II method. Heterosis were calculated based on mid-parent and high-parent values. Inbred JM8-4-3-1- 15-14 has the highest general combining ability in sugar content and yield. Inbred JM14-4-10-10-13-15 has the high general combining ability in ear length and days to harvest. Inbred JM17-6-13-1-12 has highest general combining ability for ear height. Hybrid 17 X 14 has the highest specific combining ability for yield and ear length. High heterosis values for yield and ear length were found in hybrid 17X6 hybrid.