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...
Identification of early-maturing maize inbred lines based on multiple traits under drought and low N environments for hybrid development and population improvement. Can. J. Plant Sci. 91: 931942. Drought and low nitrogen stresses are major limiting factors to maize (Zea mays L.) production and pr...
Badu-Apraku, B.
,
Akinwale, R.
,
[Identification of early-maturing maize inbred lines based on multiple traits under drought and low N environments for hybrid development and population improvement]
,
Identification of early-maturing maize inbred lines based on multiple traits under drought and low N environments for hybrid development and population improvement
Badu-Apraku, B.
,
Fakorede, M.A.B.
,
Oyekunle, M.
,
Akinwale, R.
,
[Breeding striga resistant early and extra-early maize hybrids for West African farmers]
,
Breeding striga resistant early and extra-early maize hybrids for West African farmers
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.
,
Akinwale, R.
,
Franco, J.
,
Oyekunle, M.
,
[Assessment of reliability of secondary traits in selecting for improved grain yield in drought and lownitrogen environments]
,
Assessment of reliability of secondary traits in selecting for improved grain yield in drought and lownitrogen environments
Maize (Zea mays L.), a major staple food crop in West and Central Africa (WCA), is adapted to all agro-ecologies in the sub-region. Its production in the sub-region is greatly constrained by infestation of Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. The performance and stability of the extra-early maturing ...
Akaogu, I.C.
,
Badu-Apraku, B.
,
Adetimirin, V.
,
Vroh Bi, Irie
,
Oyekunle, M.
,
Akinwale, R.
,
[Genetic diversity assessment of extraearly maturing yellow maize inbreds and hybrid performance in Strigainfested and Strigafree environments]
,
Genetic diversity assessment of extraearly maturing yellow maize inbreds and hybrid performance in Strigainfested and Strigafree environments