In 2011, parents, F1, F2 generations and commercial hybrids
were grown at two different experimental sites under a randomized
complete block design with three replications. Both experimental
sites were situated in the close vicinity of the Institute. Experi-
ment sites were situated at 32◦15
N (latitude), 72◦65
E (longitude)
and 193 m above sea level. The climate of the experimental area
was subtropical. Total average rainfall during the experiments
was only 77.5 mm while air temperature statistics are provided
in Table 1. Daily air temperature readings were noted from the
weather station installed near the experiment sites. The soil of