Production of Hybrid Pearlmillet Seed | Millets | Agronomy
Hybrid pearlmillet seed is produced by utilising cytoplasmic genetic male sterility (CMS). Various steps involved in the production of hybrid seed are: Maintenance of parental lines, male sterile line, maintainer and restorer lines. Maintenance of parental lines is referred to as foundation seed production, whereas the hybrid seed production is known as certified seed production. Maintenance of Male Sterile Lines: [...]