Four cycles of S1 family recurrent selection to improve grain yield and resistance to Striga hermonthica have been completed in TZE-Y Pop STR C0. In order to determine whether or not to continue with the recurrent scheme, it was desirable to evaluate the amount of residual genetic variance and as...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Akinwale, R.O.
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Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Oyekunle, M.
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Franco, J.
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[Relative changes in genetic variability and correlations in an earlymaturing maize population during recurrent selection]
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Relative changes in genetic variability and correlations in an earlymaturing maize population during recurrent selection
Inadequate yield potential of available varieties and their long growth periods are two of the factors limiting yam (Dioscorea spp.) production. Identifying yield- and maturity-related traits and breeding for them will enhance production. Ten morphological/physiological traits: time of shoot emer...
Sartie, A. M.
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Franco, J.
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Asiedu, Robert
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[Phenotypic analysis of tuber yield and maturityrelated traits in white yam (Dioscorea rotundata)]
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Phenotypic analysis of tuber yield and maturityrelated traits in white yam (Dioscorea rotundata)
Grain yield of maize (Zea mays L.) has low heritability under low soil nitrogen (low N) and drought, necessitating the use of secondary traits with strong associations with yield forselection. A base index involving anthesis–
silking interval, plant and ear aspects, earsper plant, and stay green ...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Akinwale, R.
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Franco, J.
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Oyekunle, M.
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[Assessment of reliability of secondary traits in selecting for improved grain yield in drought and lownitrogen environments]
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Assessment of reliability of secondary traits in selecting for improved grain yield in drought and lownitrogen environments