Stability Analysis and Heterotic Studies in Maize ( L.) Inbreds to Develop Hybrids With Low Phytic Acid and High-Quality Protein.

Maize is a major staple crop with high value as food and feed in the poultry sector. Considering the overall nutritional value, maize-based diets comprise two major constraints, i.e.

Environmental impact of phytic acid in Maize (. L) genotypes for the identification of stable inbreds for low phytic acid.

Phytic acid is a ubiquitous compound that chelates the micronutrients in food and hinder their absorption. Hence, breeding for low phytate content for producing stable low phytic acid () hybrids is essential. Phytic acid content in maize grains has been found to vary across environments and its stable expression has yet to be explored.