Table 2.
Characteristics of maize hybrids used in the study.
| Maize Hybrids | Source of Seed | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 30Y87 | Pioneer Pakistan | Stay green character, single cross, adopted to all types of weather conditions and a yield potential of 10.4 t ha−1 |
| 30T60 | Pioneer Pakistan | Strong stem and root, single cross, reddish seeds and a yield potential of 10.9 t ha−1 |
| 30R50 | Pioneer Pakistan | Appropriate only for average environments |
| S-7720 | Syngenta Pakistan | Single cross, well suited product for high density planting environments. responds very well to high management conditions with a yield potential of 9.8 t ha−1 |
| DK-6714 | Monsanto Pakistan | Single cross, flex ear with 117 days relative maturity and a yield potential of 11.4 t ha−1 |
| DK-6789 | Monsanto Pakistan | Single cross and a yield potential of 10.4 t ha−1 |
| DK-Garanon | Monsanto Pakistan | White hybrid well adapted to diverse climatic conditions |
| Gorrila | Monsanto Pakistan | White seeded maize hybrid |