Claim · model-written summary
The varietal approach did not improve production or control insect attack in sorghum.
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Verbatim
e0“The varietal approach to increase production and combat insect attack appeared to be a futile exercise in sorghum”
Title
Prem Kishore Journal of Entomological Research 2005
Other claims from this paper (5)
- Observation Only a few hybrids, including CSH 9 and CSH 12R, performed encouragingly.
- Observation Other hybrids did not show promise.
- Intervention effect Resistant-by-resistant crosses did not improve over parents.
- Intervention effect Resistant-by-susceptible crosses did not improve over parents.
- Recommendation The authors recommend intermediate-by-intermediate crosses followed by pedigree selection for resistance.