Abstract Information on the combining ability, heterotic patterns and genetic diversity of
maize (Zea mays L.) inbreds is crucial for the success of a hybrid program targeting the …

Food insecurity and malnutrition are two major challenges facing rural populations in sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA). Hybrids of quality protein maize (QPM) have a crucial role here to …

Maize (Zea mays L.) has the greatest yield potential in savannas of West and Central Africa
(WCA). However, production in this agroecology is constrained by low levels of N, drought …

Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. and Striga asiatica (L.) Kuntze infest millions of hectares of
land under cereals in sub Saharan Africa, threatening food security. One of the major crops …

Appropriate testers are needed as well as information on heterotic patterns of tropical
lowland early‐maturing germplasm. Diallel crosses involving nine tropical early maturing …

Background Maize yield potential is rarely maximized in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to
the devastating effects of drought stress and Striga hermonthica parasitism. This study was …

Striga, drought, and low soil fertility constrain maize (Zea mays L.) productivity in West and
Central Africa (WCA). Two Striga‐resistant extra‐early populations, TZEE‐W Pop STR …

The magnitude and type of genetic variability are of prime importance to breeders in
determining whether or not to improve a breeding population and the method to use. The …

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 …

Maize is the most important staple cereal crop in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and has great
potential to rectify the food insecurity in the sub-region. A study was conducted at four …