Genotypic variation in the tolerance to moderate cadmium toxicity among twenty maize genotypes with contrasting root systems.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12303
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cadmium (Cd) contamination in farmland is a serious environmental and safety issue affecting plant growth, crop productivity and human health. This study aimed to investigate genotypic variation in root morphology and Cd accumulations under… read more here.
Keywords: root; genotypic variation; cadmium; twenty maize ... See more keywords
Comparative morphological, physiological, and biochemical traits in sensitive and tolerant maize genotypes in response to salinity and pb stress
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-82173-5
Abstract: Salinity and lead are two important abiotic stresses that limit crop growth and yield. In this study, we assayed the effect of these stresses on tolerant and sensitive maize genotypes. Four-week-old maize plants were treated… read more here.
Keywords: salinity; content; maize genotypes; stress ... See more keywords
Combining analyses of metabolite profiles and phosphorus fractions to explore high phosphorus-utilization efficiency in maize.
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DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erac117
Abstract: Phosphorus (P) limitation is a significant factor restricting crop production in agricultural systems, and enhancing the internal P-utilization efficiency (PUE) of crops plays an important role in ensuring sustainable P use in agriculture. To better… read more here.
Keywords: maize genotypes; utilization; efficient genotypes; phosphorus ... See more keywords
Influence of maize genotypes and harvest stages on in-silo fermentation quality and nutritional value of corn silage during hot summer condition of the tropics
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DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05179-1
Abstract: The aim of the experiment was to evaluate the potential of promising summer maize genotypes and optimal stage of harvesting these genotypes for ensiling in terms of dry matter (DM), starch, and crude protein (CP)… read more here.
Keywords: quality; fermentation quality; maize genotypes; summer ... See more keywords
Biometric analysis in maize genotypes suitable for baby corn production in organic farming system
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DOI: 10.1590/s0102-053620180322
Abstract: The aim of this study was to estimate and quantify the degree of association between phytotechnical variables for simultaneous selection of maize genotypes suitable to produce baby corn. Seven genotypes were arranged in field in… read more here.
Keywords: production; plant; maize genotypes; baby corn ... See more keywords
Development and emergence of Sitotroga cerealella (oliver) on stored yellow maize genotypes as affected by physical factors and grain quality
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DOI: 10.18697/ajfand.120.22700
Abstract: Angoumois Grain Moth, Sitotroga cerealella (Olivier) (Lepidoptera:Gelechiidae) is a serious primary pest of stored grain in many parts of the world. A study was carried out in the laboratory to investigate the effects of grain… read more here.
Keywords: humidity; development; grain; emergence ... See more keywords
Estimations on Trait Stability of Maize Genotypes
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DOI: 10.3390/agriculture11100952
Abstract: The purposes of this study were to define the kind of trait inheritance through stability estimations of various traits in maize, to define the relationship between different environments and maize hybrids, and to propose the… read more here.
Keywords: stability index; estimations trait; maize genotypes; trait stability ... See more keywords
Characterization of Maize Genotypes (Zea mays L.) for Resistance to Striga asiatica and S. hermonthica and Compatibility with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. strigae (FOS) in Tanzania
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy11051004
Abstract: Striga species cause significant yield loss in maize varying from 20 to 100%. The aim of the present study was to screen and identify maize genotypes with partial resistance to S. hermonthica (Sh) and S.… read more here.
Keywords: oxysporum strigae; fos; maize genotypes; striga ... See more keywords
Fall Armyworm Infestation and Development: Screening Tropical Maize Genotypes for Resistance in Zambia
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13111020
Abstract: Simple Summary The fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) is now a widespread and resident pest in Africa, where it is causing substantial yield losses to maize. Maize is an important staple food supporting… read more here.
Keywords: fall armyworm; maize genotypes; faw; resistance ... See more keywords
Molecular Genetics of Anthracnose Resistance in Maize
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DOI: 10.3390/jof8050540
Abstract: Maize (Zea mays), also called corn, is one of the top three staple food crops worldwide and is also utilized as feed (e.g., feed grain and silage) and a source of biofuel (e.g., bioethanol). Maize… read more here.
Keywords: molecular genetics; resistance; maize genotypes; anthracnose resistance ... See more keywords
Understanding and Comprehensive Evaluation of Cold Resistance in the Seedlings of Multiple Maize Genotypes
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11141881
Abstract: Maize is a cold-sensitive crop, and it exhibits severe retardation of growth and development when exposed to cold snaps during and right after seedling emergence. Although different agronomic, physiological, and molecular approaches have been tried… read more here.
Keywords: understanding comprehensive; cold resistance; temperature; antioxidant enzymes ... See more keywords