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 …

This study investigated the combining ability, heterosis and heterotic grouping of maize (Zea
mays L.) inbred lines to enhance hybrid performance and productivity. Twenty-four hybrids …

Stem borer (SB) and more recently, fall armyworm (FAW) are serious economic pests in
maize production in sub-Saharan Africa. It is hypothesized that SB-resistant germplasm may …

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

Abstract Information on genetic diversity and population structure in maize breeding lines
can assist in selecting genetic resources and managing genetic variation in breeding …

Nitrogen (N) is a major limiting factor associated with maize production in sub-Saharan
Africa. Low N tolerant hybrids can absorb and utilise N from the soil as well as applied …

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 …

Late wilt, triggered by Magnaporthiopsis maydis, is threatening maize productivity in
temperate countries. The disease is mostly managed by genetic resistance, which is …

In addition to being a major source of food, feed, and fodder, maize is one of the important
cereals for the livelihood of hill farmers in Nepal. Low maize productivity in the western hills …

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 …