Table 2: Mean squares from analysis of variance (ANOVA) of measured phonological and agronomic traits of hybrid maize.

   

Mean square

S.V

d.f.

DT

DS

DM

PH-m

GYLD-Qt-ha

Rep stratum

2

2.042

0.31

10.18

0.04443

691

Variety

7

2.34*

3.27*

65.27**

0.19827**

33332*

Error

46

8.613

9.03

11.85

0.0196

11116

Mean

92.42

101.71

149

1.9

43.55

CV

3.2

3

2.3

7.4

24.2

*and **represent statistically significant differences at 0.05 and 0.01 probability levels, respectively; DT: Days to 50% Tasseling; DS: Days to 50% Silking; DM: Days to Physiological Maturity; PH: Plant Height and GYLD: Grain Yield in Quintal per Hectare