Assessment of genetic gain in two tropical maize (Zea mays L.) composites improved across years is critical in determining their future improvement and use as sources of inbred lines. Two genetically complementary tropical maize composites were subjected to four cycles of reciprocal recurrent sel...
Kolawole, A.O.
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Menkir, A.
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Blay, E.
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Ofori, K.
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Kling, J.
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[Genetic advance in grain yield and other traits in two tropical maize composites developed via reciprocal recurrent selection]
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Genetic advance in grain yield and other traits in two tropical maize composites developed via reciprocal recurrent selection
Maize (Zea mays L) is cultivated under a broad range of climatic conditions in West and Central Africa (WCA). For the purpose of germplasm evaluation, maize researchers in the subregion loosely stratified the diverse environments into four agroecological zones based on their knowledge and experie...
Menkir, A.
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[The role of GIS in the development and targeting of maize germplasm to farmers in West and Central Africa]
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The role of GIS in the development and targeting of maize germplasm to farmers in West and Central Africa
Inheritance of resistance to Stenocarpella macrospora (Earle) Sutton (syn. Diplodia macrospora Earle) ear rot of maize was studied among selected maize populations in the mid-altitude (1280 m) agro-ecological zone of Nigeria. Diallel analysis among the populations showed significant values for ge...
Olatinwo, R.
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Cardwell, K.
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Menkir, A.
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Deadman, M.L.
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Julian, A.
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[Inheritance of resistance to Stenocarpella macrospora (Earle) ear rot of maize in the midaltitude zone of Nigeria]
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Inheritance of resistance to Stenocarpella macrospora (Earle) ear rot of maize in the midaltitude zone of Nigeria
Kling, J.G.
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Menkir, A.
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Ajala, S.O.
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Quin, K.M.
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[Potential for molecular breeding of maize at IITA]
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Potential for molecular breeding of maize at IITA
Maize (Zea mays L.) is cultivated under a broad range of climatic conditions in West and Central Africa (WCA). Unfortunately, maize production is constrained by a host of abiotic and biotic stresses, including drought, low soil fertility, diseases, insect pests, and the parasitic weed Striga herm...
Fakorede, M.A.B.
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Badu-Apraku, B.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Menkir, A.
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Ajala, S.O.
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[Maize revolution in West and Central Africa: an overview]
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Maize revolution in West and Central Africa: an overview
Aflatoxin contamination caused by the opportunistic pathogen A. flavus is a major concern in maize production prior to harvest and through storage. Previous studies have highlighted the constitutive production of proteins involved in maize kernel resistance against A. flavus’ infection. However, ...
Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important staple food consumed by people with varying food preferences and socioeconomic backgrounds in West Africa (WA). Genotype by environment interactions (G×E) exist in WA implying the need for extensive testing of cultivars in multiple environments over years befor...
Badu-Apraku, B.
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Akinwale, R.O.
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Menkir, A.
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Obeng-Antwi, K.
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Osuman, A.S.
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Coulibaly, N.
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Onyibe, J.E.
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Yallou, G.C.
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Abdullai, M.S.
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Didjera, A.
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[Use of GGE biplot for targeting early maturing maize cultivars to mega environments in West Africa]
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Use of GGE biplot for targeting early maturing maize cultivars to mega environments in West Africa
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) is one of the most important cereal crops grown in the dry savannas and semi-arid regions of West Africa under rain-fed conditions. Although total sorghum production in Nigeria has increased over the years, the average grain yield on farmers' fields has remai...
Kamara, A.Y.
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Ekeleme, F.
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Omoigui, L.O.
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Menkir, A.
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Chikoye, D.
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Dugje, I.Y.
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[Response of exotic sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) cultivars to planting date under natural infestation of Striga hermonthica (Del) Benth. in the Sudan savanna zone of northeast Nigeria]
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Response of exotic sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) cultivars to planting date under natural infestation of Striga hermonthica (Del) Benth. in the Sudan savanna zone of northeast Nigeria
Striga hermonthica is a serious threat to cereal production in the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. Field trials were conducted in Nigeria at Abuja and Mokwa (southern Guinea savanna) in 2005 and 2006, and at Zaria (northern Guinea savanna) and Sabongari (Sudan savanna) in 2006, to evaluate the pe...
Chikoye, D.
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Fontem, L.A.
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Menkir, A.
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[Seed coating herbicide tolerant maize hybrids with imazapyr for Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth control in the West African savanna]
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Seed coating herbicide tolerant maize hybrids with imazapyr for Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth control in the West African savanna