【Objective】The present experiment was conducted to screen high quality fresh sweet-waxy maize varieties in order to meet the demand of fast increasing maize market. 【Method】The agronomic traits, yield and quality characters of 20 sweet-waxy maize combinations selected in 4 crop experiments of 2 years were investigated by planting in interval contrast design. All the varieties were graded according to maize variety accreditation standards. 【Result】Among the 20 combinations screened, 14 recorded the comprehensive score of more than 90.0. The top 10 combinations in order of their scores were as follows:SW13>SW07>SW03>SW20>CK>SW15>SW11>SW05>SW06>SW16. The first four combinations amongst these viz., SW13, SW07, SW03, SW20 would take part in the next regional trial in Guangxi. 【Conclusion】The combinations SW13, SW07, SW03, SW20 and SW15 showed best agronomic and yield traits, and would be selected in maize regional trial in Guangxi.
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