Molecular genetic diversity and line× tester analysis for resistance to late wilt disease and grain yield in maize
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 …
threat to maize production. Developing high-yielding and resistant hybrids is vital to cope …
[PDF][PDF] Heterotic grouping of sweet corn (Zea mays var. sachharata) genotypes based on their combining ability and molecular diversity
The present study was aimed at determining the genetic diversity of 12 sweet corn inbred
lines and to classify them into heterotic groups on the basis of specific combining ability …
lines and to classify them into heterotic groups on the basis of specific combining ability …
Genetic analysis of early white quality protein maize inbreds and derived hybrids under low-nitrogen and combined drought and heat stress environments
OA Bhadmus, B Badu-Apraku, OA Adeyemo… - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
An increase in the average global temperature and drought is anticipated in sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA) as a result of climate change. Therefore, early white quality protein maize …
Africa (SSA) as a result of climate change. Therefore, early white quality protein maize …
The combining ability of extra-early maturing quality protein maize (Zea mays) inbred lines and the performance of their hybrids in Striga-infested and low-nitrogen …
G Okunlola, B Badu-Apraku, O Ariyo… - Frontiers in Sustainable …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Maize production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces challenges due to the damage caused
by the parasitic weed, Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benths and low soil nitrogen. To address …
by the parasitic weed, Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benths and low soil nitrogen. To address …
Hybrid Vigor and Heritability Estimates in Tomato Crosses Involving Solanum lycopersicum × S. pimpinellifolium under Cool Tropical Monsoon Climate
CO Ene, WG Abtew, HO Oselebe… - … Journal of Agronomy, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
High humidity is a major constraint to increased tomato fruit production in a cool tropical
monsoon climate. However, the genetic variation observed in Solanum pimpinellifolium …
monsoon climate. However, the genetic variation observed in Solanum pimpinellifolium …
Enhancing Drought Tolerance and Striga hermonthica Resistance in Maize Using Newly Derived Inbred Lines from the Wild Maize Relative, Zea diploperennis
AS Shaibu, B Badu-Apraku, MA Ayo-Vaughan - Agronomy, 2021 - mdpi.com
Recurrent drought and Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth parasitism constrains maize
production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Transfer of resistance genes from wild relatives can …
production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Transfer of resistance genes from wild relatives can …
Combining Ability and Heterosis of Algerian Saharan Maize Populations (Zea mays L.) for Tolerance to No-Nitrogen Fertilization and Drought
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 …
populations from the Sahara Desert are potential sources of stress tolerance. The objectives …
Assessment of the Degree of Relatedness of Some Inbred Lines Created at ARDS Turda
A Varga, RE Călugăr, C Vana, L Ceclan, I Racz… - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Knowledge of relatedness among maize elite breeding genotypes is useful in planning
crosses for hybrid and inbred line improvement and assigning them into heterotic groups …
crosses for hybrid and inbred line improvement and assigning them into heterotic groups …
Classification of new germplasm into existing heterotic groups of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]
R Papanna, IS Goud, A Vemula, BV Tembhurene… - Crop …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The study assigned new germplasm, which includes populations and inbreds, to established
heterotic groups using various approaches to broaden the existing genetic base while …
heterotic groups using various approaches to broaden the existing genetic base while …
Combining Ability and Inheritance Nature of Agronomic Traits and Resistance to Pink Stem (Sesamia cretica) and Purple-Lined (Chilo agamemnon) Borers in Maize
The pink stem borer (PSB), Sesamia cretica (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) purple-lined borer
(PLB), Chilo agamemnon (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and European corn borer Ostrinia …
(PLB), Chilo agamemnon (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and European corn borer Ostrinia …