Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. is a widespread parasitic weed that infl icts damage on maize (Zea mays L.) in sub-Saharan Africa. This is a highly variable root parasite that can contribute to signifi cant genotype × parasite population interaction observed in field trials. The present study wa...
Menkir, A.
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Makumbi, Dan
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Franco, J.
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[Assessment of reaction patterns of hybrids to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. under artificial infestation in Kenya and Nigeria]
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Assessment of reaction patterns of hybrids to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. under artificial infestation in Kenya and Nigeria
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
Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth is a destructive parasitic weed to maize (Zea mays L.) in West and Central Africa. The presence of large genetic variation among parasite populations contributes to significant genotype × environment interaction, complicating assessment of resistance reactions of g...
Menkir, A.
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Franco, J.
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Adepoju, A.
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Bossey, B.
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[Evaluating consistency of resistance reactions of openpollinated maize cultivars to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth under artificial infestation]
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Evaluating consistency of resistance reactions of openpollinated maize cultivars to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth under artificial infestation
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