The invention discloses a method for space
mutation breeding of a maize strong
heterosis cross combination parent. The method includes the steps of: using a recoverable
satellite to carry a maize inbred line or
hybrid; recovering the primary seed and conducting monoseeding without
thinning out seedlings, and performing
selfing totally; subjecting a
first generation of
selfing to ear row planting, first selecting a good ear row, then selecting a good
single plant from the good ear row to undergo
selfing; increasing the planting group of a second generation of selfing, increasing the selection pressure, and further carrying out optimum selecting from the best to perform selfing; for a
third generation of selfing, employing diallel crossing to prepare a combination, and letting a
mutant line undergo selfing continuously; and identifying the cross combination by multipoint planting, and selecting
mutant strains with good comprehensive performance and the cross combination with high specific combining ability through combining ability analysis. By improving the prior art, the method provided in the invention shortens, improves the period of inbred lines, and accelerates breeding of new varieties.