EVALUATION OF MORPHOBIOLOGICAL AND PRODUCTIVE INDICATORS OF MAIZE HYBRIDS (ZEA MAYS SP. L) IN TOSHKËZ, LUSHNJE

Maize hybrids are adapted according to the areas in accordance with their biological characteristics and meeting the climatic and soil requirements, as well as the cultivation technology that is constantly improving. In the area of Lushnje, there are very good conditions for the cultivation of maize, especially hybrids with a long growing season and high production capacity. In conditions where Albania does not produce its own seed but imports it from different countries, it is very important to evaluate and study hybrids with the aim of determining the most suitable hybrid for different areas. The study of maize hybrids imported from three main sources that dominate the area sown with maize in Albania, and mainly in the coastal lowlands, remains a continuous work that is repeated almost every year. The hybrids included in this study: 5685, 5182, and 6092 from DKS, Bulgaria, Contigos, Intelligence, Kalxon, Kulmos, and Kabriles from KËS, Germany, 707, 666 and 553 B from ZP (Zemun Polje, Serbia). The experiment was set up according to the randomized block scheme with eleven variants and four replications. Ten plants were determined for each replicate and variant on which biometric measurements and production indicators were made. The data was subjected to mathematical data processing to determine the best hybrid, which is adapted to the conditions of the area and gives the highest yield.