Emergency of elephant grass genotypes with potential for use in plant breeding programs

The objective was to evaluate the potential emergence of 51 elephant grass genotypes. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design with two replications. We used the Scott and Knott cluster test at a significance level of 5% probability. There was a division of the genotypes into two major groups: the most prolific group consisted of 13 genotypes (elite group), and the second group was the less prolific. Genotype Taiwan A-148 obtained the greatest number of tillers per meter, with potential use in breeding programs of elephant grass cultivation.