The means of all traits were lower for the summer
environment, as in the previous cycle (Table 2). The tall
plant height of the families in the second cycle is
noteworthy, when grown in the winter environment, since
some of them were taller than 135 cm.
This trait is relevant
for selection, since lodging may occur, with negative
effects on grain yield. Singh and Chaudhary (2006)
emphasize this point, and verified that the selection of
short wheat plants was more efficient under irrigation (no
stress).
When the selection was performed under
unfavorable conditions, the most productive plants were
the tallest in the environment without stress.