The application of AMMI model for barley cultivars evaluation in multi-year trials

The interpretation of new varieties performance is disturbed under the influence of genotype-by-environment interaction. Among several methods used for understanding this effect, one of the most frequently used methods is Additive Main Effects and Multiplicative Interaction (AMMI) analysis. In this study we used AMMI method with the aim to estimate the genotype - environment interaction of 14 barley genotypes, and to identify barley genotypes that have high and stable performance in different environments. The trials were conducted during 11 growing seasons (1995/96 - 2005/06), arranged in a randomized complete block (RCB) design with four replications in location Rimski Sancevi. The results showed that the influence of environment (seasons), genotypes and their interaction on barley grain yield were significant (p < 0.01). Based on AMMI method, two-rowed variety Novosadski 317 and the six-rowed variety Novosadski 331 can be distinguished due their high and stable yields.