Low-density AgriSeq targeted genotyping-by-sequencing markers are efficient for pedigree quality control in Pinus taeda L. breeding

YM Lin, MN Shalizi, TD Walker, E Lauer… - Tree Genetics & …, 2023 - Springer
Genotyping platforms for breeding programs should be repeatable, reliable, high-
throughput, and cost-effective. In this study, we compared the efficiency of an Affymetrix …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative analysis of cattle production systems in Nigeria grassland agroecology

AB Sikiru, BO Otu, OJ Makinde, S Saheed… - Circular Agricultural …, 2024 - maxapress.com
This study explores herd production characteristics and phenotypic traits of indigenous dairy
cattle in the grassland agroecology of Nigeria. The study highlighted the crucial role of …

Draught animal power for climate-smart farming in semi-arid and arid Nigeria: Challenges and oppourtunities: Climate Smart Farming in Nigeria

AB Sikiru, OJ Makinde, MI Ambali, IR Muhammad… - Annals of Arid … - epubs.icar.org.in
This paper examines the challenges faced by farmers in the Sudano-Sahelian ecological
zone of Nigeria, which is characterized by a semi-arid to arid climate with limited rainfall and …

Integrating traditional knowledge with modern breeding techniques: A case study of cattle production in Nigeria's southern guinea and derived savanna …

AB Sikiru, IS Harande, AM Sakaba… - ADAN JOURNAL OF …, 2023 - adanjournal.org.ng
Nomadic pastoralists and agropastoralists are the primary custodians of cattle production in
Nigeria, they operate a low external input production system which is proving difficult to …

Effect of Fertility Status and Seasons on Testicular Expression of Selected Male Specific Region-Y (Msy) Genes in White Fulani Bulls Under Smallholder Management

W Abdulsalam, SSA Egena, BO Otu… - Available at SSRN … - papers.ssrn.com
The study implemented an On-field Animal Research (OFAR) at three separate locations
within the Southern Guinea Savannah Agroecological Zone of Nigeria during the dry and …