Information on the combining ability, heterotic patterns and genetic diversity of maize (Zea mays L.) inbreds is crucial for the success of a hybrid program targeting the stress environments of West Africa (WA). Studies were conducted in 2011 at four locations in Nigeria to (i) determine the comb...
A study was conducted in Kano and Bauchi States in the dry Savanna of northern Nigeria to determine Striga incidence and infestation and relate these to soil fertility status and yield of maize. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select communities and fields in targeted Local Governmen...
Ekeleme, F.
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Jibrin, J.M.
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Kamara, A.
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Oluoch, M.
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Samndi, A.
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Fagge, A.
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[Assessment of the relationship between soil properties, Striga hermonthica infestation and the onfarm yields of maize in the dry Savannas of Nigeria]
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Assessment of the relationship between soil properties, Striga hermonthica infestation and the onfarm yields of maize in the dry Savannas of Nigeria
The parasitic flowering plants Striga gesnerioides (Willd.) Vatke and Alectra vogelii (Benth.) are formidable cowpea production constraints in the West and Central African savanna. The two parasites cause substantial yield reduction in cowpea in the dry savannas. A field study was conducted to sc...
Omoigui, L.O.
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Kamara, A.
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Ishiyaku, M.
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Boukar, O.
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[Comparative responses of cowpea breeding lines to Striga and Alectra in the dry savanna of northeast Nigeria]
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Comparative responses of cowpea breeding lines to Striga and Alectra in the dry savanna of northeast Nigeria
Ensuring that farming in the moist savannas of Africa is maintained, despite increasing population pressure and agricultural demands, necessitates the sustainable integration of crop and livestock enterprises; a role that forage legumes can fulfill. The potential of eleven herbaceous and two shru...
Muhr, L.
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Tarawali, Shirley A.
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Peters, Michael
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Merkel, U.
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Schultze-Kraft, Rainer
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Berner, D.
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[Multiple uses of tropical forage legumes for sustainable farming in the moist savannas of Africa]
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Multiple uses of tropical forage legumes for sustainable farming in the moist savannas of Africa
On-farm trials were conducted in 2001 to 2003 in the northern Guinea savanna of Nigeria to evaluate integrated Striga hermonthica control methods under farmer-managed conditions. These included intercropping a Striga-resistant maize variety with cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) and also cropping thi...
Kureh, I
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Kamara, A.Y.
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[Effects of sole cropping, intercropping and rotation with legume trap-crops on striga control and maize grain yield in farmers' fields in the Guinea savannas]
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Effects of sole cropping, intercropping and rotation with legume trap-crops on striga control and maize grain yield in farmers' fields in the Guinea savannas
Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Badu-Apraku, B.
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[Genetics of Striga resistance in early and extra-early maize populations adapted to the savanna ecology of West Africa]
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Genetics of Striga resistance in early and extra-early maize populations adapted to the savanna ecology of West Africa
Infestation of cereals and cowpeas by Striga species constitute a major constraint to increased crop productivity in the savannas of northern Nigeria. Field surveys were undertaken in Jigawa State, Nigeria in 2012 to assess (i) the level and extent of Strgia infestation of cereal and cowpea field...
Kamara A. Y.
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Friday, E.
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Jibrin M.
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Jibrin, G. T.
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Ibrahim, T.
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[Assessment of level, extent and factors influencing Striga infestation of cereals and cowpea in a Sudan Savanna ecology of northern Nigeria]
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Assessment of level, extent and factors influencing Striga infestation of cereals and cowpea in a Sudan Savanna ecology of northern Nigeria
A study was conducted in Kano and Bauchi States in the dry Savanna of northern Nigeria to determine Striga incidence and infestation and relate these to soil fertility status and yield of maize. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select communities and fields in targeted Local Governmen...
Ekeleme, F.
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Jibrin, J. M.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Oluoch, M.
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Samndi, A.M.
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Fagge, A. A.
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[Assessment of the relationship between soil properties, Striga hermonthica infestation and the on-farm yields of maize in the dry Savannas of Nigeria]
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Assessment of the relationship between soil properties, Striga hermonthica infestation and the on-farm yields of maize in the dry Savannas of Nigeria
Availability of multiple-stress tolerant maize is critical for improvement in maize production in West and Central Africa (WCA). A study was carried out to (i) assess a set of inbred lines for combining ability under stressed and optimal conditions, (ii) determine the performance of the testcross...
Annor, B.
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Badu-Apraku, B.
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Nyadanu, D.
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Akromah, R.
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Fakorede, M.A.B.
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[Testcross performance and combining ability of early maturing maize inbreds under multiple-stress environments]
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Testcross performance and combining ability of early maturing maize inbreds under multiple-stress environments
Striga hermonthica (del) Benth is threatening rural livelihoods in western Kenya where maize is the major food and cash crop. Vulnerability analysis was conducted on a sample of 802 households in eight districts of Nyanza and Western provinces. Farmers perceived Striga as the major cause of pover...
Manyong, Victor M.
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Alene, A.
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Odhiambo, G.D.
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Mignouna, H.D.
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Bokanga, M.
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Omanya, G.
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Nindi, S.J.
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[Livelihood strategies of resource poor farmers in strigainfested areas of western Kenya]
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Livelihood strategies of resource poor farmers in strigainfested areas of western Kenya