Evaluation of Durum Wheat Genotypes for Yield and Yield Stability in Warm and Dry Areas of Iran

M. Aghaee Sarbarze,; M. Dastfal,; H. Farzadi,; B. Andarzian,; A, Shahbazpour Shahbazi,; M. Bahari,; H. Rostami,

doi:10.22092/spij.2017.111109

Evaluation of Durum Wheat Genotypes for Yield and Yield Stability in Warm and Dry Areas of Iran

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10.22092/spij.2017.111109

Abstract

To obtain high yielding and stable durum wheat genotypes with desirable grain quality and resistant to important diseases, 18 durum wheat genotypes along with two commercial durum and bread wheat check cultivars were evaluated in six warm and dry locations of Iran including Darab, Dezful, Ahvaz, Iranshahr, Khorramabad and Zabol during two cropping seasons (2008-2010). The experiments were conducted in a RCBD with three replications. Grain yield and some agronomical characteristics were recorded in each location. Simple and combined analysis of variance were performed on grain yield data and stability analysis with AMMI model was undertaken. Based on the overall results, genotypes no. 18 (MALMUK1/LOTUS5F3LOCAL(SEL.ETHIO.135.85) and 20 (RASCON-21/3MQUE/ALO//FOJA) were superior to others, however some genotypes had specific adaptability makes them suitable for specific locations. Genotype no. 20 with broad adaptability, better grain quality parameters and relative resistance to foliar diseases was selected for further investigation.

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