Secondary traits can improve precision with which drought or low soil nitrogen (low-N) tolerant maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes are identified, compared to measuring only grain yield under each stress. The objective of this study was to identify secondary traits for indirect selection for yield imp...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Akinwale, R.O.
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Ajala, S.O.
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Menkir, A.
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Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Oyekunle, M.
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[Relationships among traits of tropical early maize cultivars in contrasting environments]
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Relationships among traits of tropical early maize cultivars in contrasting environments
Maize improvement at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), which began in the 1970s, built on the germplasm and experience of earlier years. The main breeding emphasis was to develop maize cultivars and hybrids with high yield potential and durable resistance to diseases and...
Kamara, A.Y.
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Menkir, A.
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Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Ajala, S.O.
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Badu-Apraku, B.
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Kureh, I.
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[Agronomic performance of maize cultivars representing three decades of breeding in the Guinea Savannas of West and Central Africa]
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Agronomic performance of maize cultivars representing three decades of breeding in the Guinea Savannas of West and Central Africa
A study was conducted at six sites of Kenya Coastal region to evaluate candidate maize genotypes for inclusion in stem borer IPM package for the area. Stem borer infestation/damage during the trial period were rather low but nonetheless, significant differences were observed between the insectici...
Ajala, S.O.
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Nour, A.M.
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Ampong-Nyarko, K.
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Odindo, M.O.
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[Evaluation of maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes as a component of integrated stem borer (Chilo partellus Swinhoe) management in coastal region of Kenya]
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Evaluation of maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes as a component of integrated stem borer (Chilo partellus Swinhoe) management in coastal region of Kenya
The moist savannas of West and Central Africa have great potential for maize grain production due to high levels of radiation and reduced incidence of pests and diseases. However, soils in this zone are generally low in organic matter and cation exchange capacity in addition to land use intensifi...
Ajala, S.O.
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Menkir, A.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Alabi, S.O.
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Abdulai, M.S.
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[Breeding strategies to improve maize for adaptation to low soil nitrogen in West and Central Africa]
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Breeding strategies to improve maize for adaptation to low soil nitrogen in West and Central Africa
The major thrust of the West and Central Africa Collaborative Maize Research Network (WECAMAN) has been on the development of early and extra-early maize varieties and associated agronomic practices. Adoption of these varieties and, to some extent, the complementary agronomic practices by farmers...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Ajala, S.O.
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[Promoting maize technology transfer in West and Central Africa: a networking approach]
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Promoting maize technology transfer in West and Central Africa: a networking approach
Kling, J.G.
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Menkir, A.
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Ajala, S.O.
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Quin, K.M.
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[Potential for molecular breeding of maize at IITA]
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Potential for molecular breeding of maize at IITA
Maize (Zea mays L.) is cultivated under a broad range of climatic conditions in West and Central Africa (WCA). Unfortunately, maize production is constrained by a host of abiotic and biotic stresses, including drought, low soil fertility, diseases, insect pests, and the parasitic weed Striga herm...
Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Badu-Apraku, B.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Menkir, A.
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Ajala, S.O.
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[Maize revolution in West and Central Africa: an overview]
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Maize revolution in West and Central Africa: an overview
The Guinea savannas of Nigeria have a high potential for the production of maize because of favourable environmental conditions. Despite this high potential, the yields obtained in farmers' fields are still very low. This is due to soil degradation and nutrient depletion arising from intensificat...
Kamara, A.
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Menkir, A.
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Ajala, S.O.
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Kureh, I.
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[Performance of diverse maize genotypes under nitrogen deficiency stress in the northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria]
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Performance of diverse maize genotypes under nitrogen deficiency stress in the northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Menkir, A.
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Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Ajala, S.O.
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Ellis-Jones, J.
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[Building partnerships and encouraging innovation for sustainable maize production: the West and Central Africa Collaborative Maize Research Network, achievements and impact]
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Building partnerships and encouraging innovation for sustainable maize production: the West and Central Africa Collaborative Maize Research Network, achievements and impact
Increase in maize grain yield in West Africa can be achieved by developing maize varieties tolerant to low soil nitrogen (N) and improving soil fertility. Six maize populations were evaluated in two locations in Nigeria under low-N (45 kg N ha−1) and high-N (90 kg N ha−1) conditions to identify m...
Udo, E.F.
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Ajala, S.O.
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Olaniyan, A.B.
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[Physiological and morphological changes associated with recurrent selection for low nitrogen tolerance in maize]
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Physiological and morphological changes associated with recurrent selection for low nitrogen tolerance in maize