The genetic structure of CIMMYT and U.S. inbreds and its implications for tropical maize breeding
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DOI: 10.1002/csc2.20394
Abstract: Assigned to Associate Editor Timothy Beissinger. Abstract The use of temperate maize (Zea mays L.) inbreds with expired Plant Variety Protection in tropical maize breeding programs could enhance the combining ability for grain yield among… read more here.
Keywords: cimmyt; tropical maize; heterotic groups; maize breeding ... See more keywords
Evaluation of CIMMYT Germplasm for Resistance to Leaf Spotting Diseases of Wheat
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DOI: 10.17221/3263-cjgpb
Abstract: The leaf spotting disease complex is a major biotic constrain in enhancing grain production in the major wheat growing regions. Two leaf spotting diseases, tan spot, caused by an ascomycete fungus Pyreno- phora tritici-repentis, and… read more here.
Keywords: cimmyt; wheat; spot; tan spot ... See more keywords
Gains in Maize Genetic Improvement in Eastern and Southern Africa: I. CIMMYT Hybrid Breeding Pipeline
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DOI: 10.2135/cropsci2016.05.0343
Abstract: Monitoring of genetic gain in crop genetic improvement programs is necessary to measure the efficiency of the program. periodic measurement of genetic gain also allows the efficiency of new technologies incorporated into a program to… read more here.
Keywords: cimmyt; eastern southern; africa; genetic gain ... See more keywords
Screening and Mapping for Head Blast Resistance in a Panel of CIMMYT and South Asian Bread Wheat Germplasm
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.679162
Abstract: Wheat blast (WB) is a destructive disease in South America and its first outbreak in Bangladesh in 2016 posed a great risk to food security of South Asian countries. A genome wide association study (GWAS)… read more here.
Keywords: screening mapping; cimmyt; wheat; south asian ... See more keywords