Parasitic weed, Striga spp infect million hectares of arable land in Africa and become a major threat to food production in the continent S.hermonthica is a predominant species and causes the highest damage Maize (Zea mays L.) is very susceptible to Striga IITA scientists initiated Striga researc...
Kim, S.K.
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[Breeding maize for striga tolerance and the development of a field infestation technique]
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Breeding maize for striga tolerance and the development of a field infestation technique
Information on current progress in the refinement of screening techniques identification of resistant germplasm and breeding lines and assessment of crop losses due to striga attack is presented. A new laboratory-cum-pot steel mesh roll technique which permits interaction of stimulants with soil ...
Tropically-adapted maize inbreds of high combining ability were evaluated internationally for general resistance to seven virus and virus-like diseases, all insect-transmitted. Replicated trials under controlled viral epibiotics were conducted at five locations as part of the collaborative Maize ...
Brewbaker, J.L.
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Kim, S.K.
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Logrono, M.L.
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[Resistance of tropical maize inbreds to major virus and viruslike diseases]
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Resistance of tropical maize inbreds to major virus and viruslike diseases