Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify and recommend adapted and high yielding hybrid maize varieties for the study area. To this end, five maize hybrids were evaluated using randomized complete block design with three replications to evaluate grain yield and yield related traits during2020/21-2022 cropping season at Dabo Hana, Dhayesub-site. Analyses of variances showed significant differences among the hybrid maize varieties for grain yield, days to flowering, plant height, ear height and number of cobs per plant. From the combined analysis of variances, BH547 variety gave higher yield (90.25 qt ha-1) followed by BH549 (72.82 qt ha-1). The correlation parameters/analysis indicated that almost most important traits are positively and significantly correlated with grain yield. Generally, the study indicated BH547 and BH549 varieties were promising varieties for Dabo Hana district and other similar agoecologies for further demonstration and scaling up