Late wilt disease (LWD) caused by the fungus Magnaporthiopsis maydis poses a major
threat to maize production. Developing high-yielding and resistant hybrids is vital to cope …

Drought has major consequences on the growth, development, and yield of the maize crop
by affecting several physiological, morphological, and biochemical processes. The effects …

Recurrent drought and Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth parasitism constrains maize
production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Transfer of resistance genes from wild relatives can …

Drought and low nitrogen are major stresses for maize (Zea mays L.), and maize
populations from the Sahara Desert are potential sources of stress tolerance. The objectives …

Background Orange maize genotypes are sources of provitamin A (PVA) carotenoids, which
are precursors of vitamin A. PVA deficiency and drought constitute major challenges causing …

Information on combining ability and standard heterosis are crucial for the success of any
hybrid breeding program. The present study was conducted in sweet corn involving crossing …

The pink stem borer (PSB), Sesamia cretica (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) purple-lined borer
(PLB), Chilo agamemnon (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and European corn borer Ostrinia …

Maize cultivars with resistance to Striga spp. and compatible to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.
strigae (FOS) are an economical, sustainable and environmentally Striga control option. This …

Aluminium toxicity in acidic soils (Al) and the maize streak virus disease (MSV) cause
significant losses in maize productivity. These constraints can occur simultaneously in sub …

Developing high-yield maize hybrids is critical for sustaining maize production, especially in
the face of rapid climate changes and the growing global population. Exploring the genetic …