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 …

Maize is consumed as a food and used as an industrial product in the form of starch,
pharmaceuticals, alcoholic beverages, oil, cosmetics, and textiles. In ancient times …

Background A sustainable breeding program requires a minimum level of germplasm
diversity to provide varied options for the selection of new breeding lines. To maximize …

Estimation of genetic diversity in rapeseed is important for sustainable breeding program to
provide an option for the development of new breeding lines. The objective of this study was …

The use of molecular markers allows for precise estimates of genetic diversity, which is an
important parameter that enables breeders to select parental lines and designing breeding …

Diversity analysis using molecular markers serves as a powerful tool in unravelling the
intricacies of inclusivity within various populations and is an initial step in the assessment of …

Low soil nitrogen (low-N) and stem borer attack are two of the major stresses limiting maize
production in West and Central Africa (WCA). Thus, there is need to intensify efforts aimed at …

Kersting's groundnut (Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet) is an important
source of protein and essential nutrients that contribute to food security in West Africa …

Maize is the staple food crop for millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. Iron (Fe) and zinc
(Zn) deficiency is a significant health risk that mainly affects low-income populations who …

Nitrogen (N) deficiency in maize could cause a yield decrease than normal conditions. Yield
reduction is one of the main concerns of plant breeders in stress conditions selection. This …