Twenty-two genotypes of D. rotundata cultivar Dorban consisting of 19 botanically developed seeds and 3 vegetative checks were evaluated in 15 environments from 2000 to 2004 using CRD to assess the effect of genotype and genotype x environment interaction on the tuber yield of 22 white yam (D. ro...
Otoo, E.
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Asiedu, Robert
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[The performance profile of Dioscorea rotundata cultivar Dorban genotypes in Ghana using GGE biplot analysis]
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The performance profile of Dioscorea rotundata cultivar Dorban genotypes in Ghana using GGE biplot analysis
The response of yam (Dioscorea) cultivars to artificial and natural infections with minisett rot pathogens was investigated. None of the 20 yam cultivars were resistant to Sclerotium rolfsii [Corticium rolfsii] or Trichoderma longibrachyatum. Cultivars TDa 84/093, 85/236, 85/257, TDr 608, 745, 81...
Osai, E.O.
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Ikotun, T.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Hahn, S.K.
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[Susceptibility of yam cultivars to minisett rot pathogens]
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Susceptibility of yam cultivars to minisett rot pathogens
The cereal cyst nematode,Heterodera avenue Wollenweber, is a serious pest of cereals in many countries. A high level of resistance to the unique Australian pathotype of the nematode has been demonstrated in a triticale line (T701-4-6), which was originally obtained from CIMMYT. The level of resis...
Asiedu, Robert
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Fisher, J.M.
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Driscoll, C.J.
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[Resistance to Heterodera avenae in the rye genome of triticale]
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Resistance to Heterodera avenae in the rye genome of triticale
Interspecific crosses of five cultivated cassava varieties (2n=36) were made with two related Manihot species, M. epruinosa (2n=36) and M. glaziovii (2n=36). From these diploid interspecific crosses, four spontaneous tetraploids (2n=4x=72) and two triploids (2n=3x=54) were isolated for the first ...
Hahn, S.K.
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Bai, K.V.
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Asiedu, Robert
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[Tetraploids, triploids and 2n pollen from diploid interspecific crosses with cassava]
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Tetraploids, triploids and 2n pollen from diploid interspecific crosses with cassava
Akano, A.O.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Ng, S.Y.C.
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[Effect of African cassava mosaic disease on the yield of cassava derived from cuttings from tissue culture plants in two agroecological zones of Nigeria]
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Effect of African cassava mosaic disease on the yield of cassava derived from cuttings from tissue culture plants in two agroecological zones of Nigeria
Background
Maize yield potential is rarely maximized in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to the devastating effects of drought stress and Striga hermonthica parasitism. This study was conducted to determine the gains in grain yield and associated changes in an early-maturing yellow bi-parental maize ...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Talabi, A.O.
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Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Fasanmade, Y.
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Gedil, M.
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Magorokosho, C.
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Asiedu, Robert
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[Yield gains and associated changes in an early yellow bi-parental maize population following genomic selection for Striga resistance and drought tolerance]
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Yield gains and associated changes in an early yellow bi-parental maize population following genomic selection for Striga resistance and drought tolerance
One suspected mutant with the broad, thick and dark green leaves characteristic of tetraploid cassava was found from each of the cassava clones TMS 91934 and TMS 89/00037-17 planted out in the field. Cytological examination confirmed them as tetraploids with chromosomes number 2n=4x=72. The mutan...
Saski, C.A.
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Bhattacharjee, R.
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Scheffler, B.E.
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Asiedu, Robert
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[Genomic resources for water yam (Dioscorea alata L.): analyses of EST sequences, De Novo sequencing and GBS libraries]
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Genomic resources for water yam (Dioscorea alata L.): analyses of EST sequences, De Novo sequencing and GBS libraries
Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a major food of cultural, economic and nutritional importance in Nigeria and throughout West Africa. In this sub-region, white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) is the most dominant and important species. This study is aimed at characterizing high yielding yam varieties of this sp...
Alamu, E.O.
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Maziya-Dixon, B.B.
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Okonkwo, C.C.
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Asiedu, Robert
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[Physicochemical and bioactive properties of selected white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) varieties adapted to riverine areas of Nigeria]
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Physicochemical and bioactive properties of selected white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) varieties adapted to riverine areas of Nigeria