Detailed knowledge of the genetic diversity among maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm is useful for their systematic and efficient use in breeding programmes. Two multivariate techniques were used to characterize 77 landraces collected from southern Ghana and four Ghanaian improved varieties. The ...
Obeng-Antwi, K.
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Craufurd, Peter Q.
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Menkir, A.
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Ellis, R.H.
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Sallah, P.Y.K.
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[Phenotypic diversity in maize landraces in Ghana]
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Phenotypic diversity in maize landraces in Ghana
Identification of outstanding maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids for target environments is complicated by genotype × environment interactions. Thirty-two early-maturity maize hybrids were evaluated at eight locations in Nigeria and six locations in Ghana for 2 yr to (i) identify high-yielding, stable h...
Oyekunle, M.
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Haruna, A.
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Badu-Apraku, B.
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Usman, I.S.
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Mani, H.
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Ado, S.G.
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Olaoye, G.
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Obeng-Antwi, K.
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Abdulmalik, R.O.
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Ahmed, H.O.
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[Assessment of early-maturing maize hybrids and testing sites using GGE biplot analysis]
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Assessment of early-maturing maize hybrids and testing sites using GGE biplot analysis
Multi-environment trials (METs) in West Africa have demonstrated the existence of genotype×environment interactions (G×E), which complicate the selection of superior cultivars and the best testing sites for identifying superior and stable genotypes. Two powerful statistical tools available for ME...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Oyekunle, M.
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Obeng-Antwi, K.
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Osuman, A.S.
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Ado, S.G.
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Coulibaly, N.
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Yallou, C.G.
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Abdulai, M.S.
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Boakyewaa, G.A.
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Didjeira, A.
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[Performance of extraearly maize cultivars based on GGE biplot and AMMI analysis]
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Performance of extraearly maize cultivars based on GGE biplot and AMMI analysis
Drought occurs at high frequency in maize production zones in Africa. Carefully controlled moisture deficits have been imposed at anthesis and grain filling stages of maize to develop drought tolerant germplasm. The present study was conducted to examine the potential effects of drought tolerant ...
Menkir, A.
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Crossa, J.
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Meseka, S.K.
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Bossey, B.
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Ado, S.G.
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Obeng-Antwi, K.
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Yallou, C.
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Coulibaly, N.
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Olaoye, G.
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Alidu, H.
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[Comparative performance of top-cross maize hybrids under managed drought stress and variable rainfed environments]
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Comparative performance of top-cross maize hybrids under managed drought stress and variable rainfed environments
Information about landrace diversity has practical implications for its preservation, efficient management and effective utilization in breeding programmes. The objectives of the study were to (i) compare molecular and agronomic diversity estimates of two divergent landraces (AA007/92 and AA098/9...
Obeng-Antwi, K.
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Craufurd, Peter Q.
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Menkir, A.
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Ellis, R.H.
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Sallah, P.Y.K.
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[Intralandrace variability of two landraces in Ghana]
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Intralandrace variability of two landraces in Ghana
Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important staple food consumed by people with varying food preferences and socioeconomic backgrounds in West Africa (WA). Genotype by environment interactions (G×E) exist in WA implying the need for extensive testing of cultivars in multiple environments over years befor...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Akinwale, R.O.
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Menkir, A.
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Obeng-Antwi, K.
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Osuman, A.S.
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Coulibaly, N.
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Onyibe, J.E.
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Yallou, G.C.
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Abdullai, M.S.
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Didjera, A.
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[Use of GGE biplot for targeting early maturing maize cultivars to mega environments in West Africa]
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Use of GGE biplot for targeting early maturing maize cultivars to mega environments in West Africa
Yield losses of maize due to drought stress (DS) in environments with limited rains can reach 100 %. Introgression of favorable alleles from diverse landraces into adapted elite varieties will improve performance, hence reducing losses. The objective of this study was to assess the performance of...
Meseka, S.K.
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Menkir, A.
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Obeng-Antwi, K.
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[Exploitation of beneficial alleles from maize (Zea mays L.) landraces to enhance performance of an elite variety in water stress environments]
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Exploitation of beneficial alleles from maize (Zea mays L.) landraces to enhance performance of an elite variety in water stress environments
Maize (Zea mays L.), an important staple crop in West and Central Africa (WCA), has enormous potential to reduce food insecurity in this subregion. Research covering three periods or eras of breeding has been conducted to develop cultivars resistant/tolerant to three maize stress factors: Striga ...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Oyekunle, M.
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Yallou, G.C.
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Obeng-Antwi, K.
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Haruna, A.
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Usman, I.
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Akinwale, R.
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[Gains in grain yield of early maize cultivars developed during three breeding eras under multiple environments]
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Gains in grain yield of early maize cultivars developed during three breeding eras under multiple environments
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major staple crop in West Africa and has the potential to mitigate the food insecurity in the subregion. However, maize grain yield is severely constrained by drought. A study was conducted at 13 locations in West Africa for 2 yr to determine genetic gains in yield of cul...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Oyekunle, M.
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Menkir, A.
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Obeng-Antwi, K.
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Yallou, C.
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Usman, I.
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Alidu, H.
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[Comparative performance of early maturing maize cultivars developed in three Eras under drought stress and wellwatered environments in West Africa]
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Comparative performance of early maturing maize cultivars developed in three Eras under drought stress and wellwatered environments in West Africa
Maize (Zea mays L.) production in west Africa (WA) is constrained by drought, Striga hermonthica infestation and low soil nitrogen (N). Maize varieties resistant to Striga, drought, and low N are ideal for WA, but genotype × environment interaction on these traits are usually significant due to d...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Menkir, A.
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Ajala, S.
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Akinwale, R.
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Oyekunle, M.
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Obeng-Antwi, K.
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[Performance of tropical early maturing maize cultivars in multiple stress environments]
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Performance of tropical early maturing maize cultivars in multiple stress environments