Genetic diversity and population structure of early and extra-early maturing maize germplasm adapted to sub-Saharan Africa
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DOI: 10.1186/s12870-021-02829-6
Abstract: Background Assessment and effective utilization of genetic diversity in breeding programs is crucial for sustainable genetic improvement and rapid adaptation to changing breeding objectives. During the past two decades, the commercialization of the early and… read more here.
Keywords: maize; heterotic groups; extra early; structure ... See more keywords
Combining Ability and Performance of Extra-Early Maturing Provitamin A Maize Inbreds and Derived Hybrids in Multiple Environments
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11070964
Abstract: Availability of maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids with elevated provitamin A (PVA) levels and tolerance to contrasting stresses would improve food self-sufficiency and combat malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study was conducted to (i)… read more here.
Keywords: inbred lines; pva; grain yield; extra early ... See more keywords