Molecular characterization is important for efficient utilization of germplasm and development of improved varieties. In the present study, we investigated the genetic purity, relatedness and population structure of 265 maize inbred lines from the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIA...
Ertiro, B.T.
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Semagn, K.
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Das, B.
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Olsen, M.
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Labuschagne, M.T.
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Worku, M.
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Wegary, D.
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Azmach, G.
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Ogugo, V.
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Keno, T.
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Abebe, B.
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Chibsa, T.
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Menkir, A.
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[Genetic variation and population structure of maize inbred lines adapted to the midaltitude sub-humid maize agro-ecology of Ethiopia using single nucleotide polymorphic (SNP) markers]
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Genetic variation and population structure of maize inbred lines adapted to the midaltitude sub-humid maize agro-ecology of Ethiopia using single nucleotide polymorphic (SNP) markers
Striga hermonthica parasitism is a major constraint limiting Sorghum productivity in the Nigerian savanna. Field experiments were conducted in 2005 and 2006 rainy seasons to evaluate the response of sorghum varieties to striga infestation. A randomised complete block design was used to screen 12 ...
Dugje, I.Y.
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Ekeleme, F.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Menkir, A.
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Chikoye, D.
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Omoigui, L.O.
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[Field evaluation of sorghum varieties to Striga hermonthica infestation in north eastern Nigerian savannas]
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Field evaluation of sorghum varieties to Striga hermonthica infestation in north eastern Nigerian savannas
Breeding for resistance to Striga can be done effectively under high and uniform artificial field infestation. To identify Striga tolerantresistant maize genotypes, it is essential to artificially inoculate every hill of maize in the breeding nursery with Striga seeds. The present method of inocu...
Ibikunle, O.A.
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Menkir, A.
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Kamara, A.Y.
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Ajeigbe, Hakeem A.
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Smith, M.A.
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[Evaluation of artificial field infestation techniques with Striga Hermonthica for resistance screening in maize (Zea mays L.)]
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Evaluation of artificial field infestation techniques with Striga Hermonthica for resistance screening in maize (Zea mays L.)
Maize is a staple food for millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa where a significant number of people suffer from vitamin A deficiency. Yellow maize contains both pro-vitamin A and nonprovitamin A carotenoids with potential health benefits to humans. An improvement in the concentration of thes...
The discovery and use of genetic markers associated with carotenoid levels can help to exploit the genetic potential of maize for provitamin A accumulation more effectively. Provitamin A carotenoids are classes of carotenoids that are precursors of vitamin A, an essential micronutrient in humans....
Azmach, G.
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Menkir, A.
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Spilane, C.
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Gedil, M.
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[Genetic loci controlling carotenoid biosynthesis in diverse tropical maize lines]
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Genetic loci controlling carotenoid biosynthesis in diverse tropical maize lines
Maize production in West and Central Africa (WCA) is constrained by a wide range of interacting stresses that keep productivity below potential yields. Among the many problems afflicting maize production in WCA, drought, foliar diseases, and parasitic weeds are the most critical. Several decades ...
Gedil, M.
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Menkir, A.
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[An integrated molecular and conventional breeding scheme for enhancing genetic gain in maize in Africa]
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An integrated molecular and conventional breeding scheme for enhancing genetic gain in maize in Africa
The study aimed at examining the associations between yield and other traits under drought stress and non-stress conditions. A total of 150 MARS testcrosses were evaluated under both conditions at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture substation for two years under during the dry se...
Bankole, F.
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Menkir, A.
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Olaoye, G.
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Olakojo, O.
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Gedil, M.
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[Association studies between grain yield and agronomic traits of a MARS maize (Zea mays L.) population under drought and non-stress condition]
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Association studies between grain yield and agronomic traits of a MARS maize (Zea mays L.) population under drought and non-stress condition
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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[Genetic gain in heterosis of maize reciprocal composites]
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Genetic gain in heterosis of maize reciprocal composites
Insect pests are serious constraints to production of maize. There is little information on the control measures against those insects in Cameroon. This study was carried out to identify the different species of fall armyworm and stem borers of maize and test the efficacy of different control met...
Kammo, E.Q.
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Suh, C.
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Mbong, G.A.
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Djomo, S.H.
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Chimi, N.L.L.
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Mbeungang, D.L.
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Mafouasson, H.
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Meseka, S.
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Menkir, A.
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[Biological versus chemical control of fall armyworm and Lepidoptera stem borers of maize (Zea mays)]
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Biological versus chemical control of fall armyworm and Lepidoptera stem borers of maize (Zea mays)