Aspergillus flavus has two morphotypes, the S strain and the L strain, that differ in aflatoxin-producing ability and other characteristics. Fungal communities on maize dominated by the S strain of A. flavus have repeatedly been associated with acute aflatoxin poisonings in Kenya, where managemen...
Probst, C.
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Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit
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Price, L.E.
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Cotty, P.
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[Identification of atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus isolates to reduce aflatoxin contamination of maize in Kenya]
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Identification of atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus isolates to reduce aflatoxin contamination of maize in Kenya
Thirty-six inbred lines selected in West and Central Africa for moderate to high resistance to maize ear rot under conditions of severe natural infection were screened for resistance to aflatoxin contamination using the previously established kernel screening assay. Results showed that more than ...
Brown, R.L.
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Chen, Z.Y.
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Menkir, A.
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Cleveland, T.E.
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Cardwell, K.
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Kling, J.
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White, D.G.
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[Resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in kernels of maize inbreds selected for ear rot resistance in West and Central Africa]
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Resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in kernels of maize inbreds selected for ear rot resistance in West and Central Africa
Application of participatory modelling to water-saving strategies in smallholder farming is rare. Farmer-preferred and efficient strategies were identified through participatory modelling. The farmers' basin irrigation and scheduling (I), farmers' scheduling with furrow strategy (II), farmers' sc...
Habtu, S.
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Erkossa, Teklu
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Froebrich, J.
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Tquabo, F.
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Fissehaye, D.
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Kidanemariam, T.
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Xueliang, Cai
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[Integrating participatory data acquisition and modelling of irrigation strategies to enhance water productivity in a small-scale irrigation scheme in Tigray, Ethiopia]
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Integrating participatory data acquisition and modelling of irrigation strategies to enhance water productivity in a small-scale irrigation scheme in Tigray, Ethiopia
Low maize (Zea maysL.) yields and the impacts of climate change on maize production highlight the need to improve yields in eastern and southern Africa. Climate projections suggest higher temperatures within drought-prone areas. Research in model species suggests that tolerance to combined drough...
Cairns, Jill E.
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Crossa, J.
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Zaidi, P.H.
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Grudloymad P
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Sánchez, C.
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Araus, J.L.
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Thaitad S
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Makumbi, Dan
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Magorokosho, C.
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Bänziger, Marianne
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Menkirf A
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Hearnef S
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Atlin, Gary
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[Identification of drought, heat, and combined drought and heat tolerant donors in maize]
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Identification of drought, heat, and combined drought and heat tolerant donors in maize
Climate change associated global warming, rise in carbon dioxide concentration and uncertainties in precipitation has profound implications on Indian agriculture. Maize (Zea mays L.), the third most important cereal crop in India, has a major role to play in countryメs food security. Thus, it is i...
Byjesh, K.
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Naresh Kumar, Soora
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Aggarwal, Pramod K.
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[Simulating impacts, potential adaptation and vulnerability of maize to climate change in India]
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Simulating impacts, potential adaptation and vulnerability of maize to climate change in India
Given the accumulating evidence of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa, there is an urgent need to develop more climate resilient maize systems. Adaptation strategies to climate change in maize systems in sub-Saharan Africa are likely to include improved germplasm with tolerance to drought and h...
Cairns, Jill E.
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Hellin, J.
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Sonder, Kai
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Araus, J.L.
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MacRobert JF
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Thierfelder, Christian
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Prasanna, Boddupalli
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[Adapting maize production to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Adapting maize production to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa
Khadioli, N.
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Tonnang, Henri E.Z.
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Muchugu, E.
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Ong'amo, G.
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Achia, Thomas
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Kipchirchir, I.
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Kroschel, J.
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Le Ru, B.
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[Effect of temperature on the phenology of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae); simulation and visualization of the potential future distribution of C. partellus in Africa under warmer temperatures through the development of life-table parameters.]
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Effect of temperature on the phenology of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae); simulation and visualization of the potential future distribution of C. partellus in Africa under warmer temperatures through the development of life-table parameters.
Intraguild predation, one aspect of predator–predator interaction, has received in recent years increasingly greater attention because of mounting evidence of the impact of predator–predator interactions on the structure of ecological communities and biological pest control. In laboratory experim...
Onzo, A.
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Hanna, R.
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Negloh, K.
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Toko, M.
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Sabelis, M.W.
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[Biological control of cassava green mite with exotic and indigenous phytoseiid predators—effects of intraguild predation and supplementary food]
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Biological control of cassava green mite with exotic and indigenous phytoseiid predators—effects of intraguild predation and supplementary food
Genetic improvement of maize hybrids for superior stress tolerance has contributed to increased yield by allowing hybrids to be planted at higher plant populations. This study was conducted to evaluate the response of maize hybrids developed in the Nigerian Savanna from different eras to high pla...
Kamara, A.
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Menkir, A.
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Kureh, I.
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Omoigui, L.
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Ekeleme, F.
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[Performance of old and new maize hybrids at high plant densities in the tropical Guinea Savanna]
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Performance of old and new maize hybrids at high plant densities in the tropical Guinea Savanna
Striga hermonthica is the most widespread and destructive obligate root parasite infecting maize and other cereals in Africa. Maize inbred lines supporting reduced S. hermonthica emergence can form an important basis for developing Striga‐resistant maize cultivars. Twenty new inbred lines selecte...
Menkir, A.
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[Assessment of reactions of diverse maize inbred lines to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth]
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Assessment of reactions of diverse maize inbred lines to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth