Repeatability and genetic advances in early maturing maize hybrid trials conducted under Striga-infested and non-infested conditions
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0319353
Abstract: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), maize (Zea mays L.) is both a cash crop and an important staple crop. However, Striga hermonthica infection constrains its production and productivity. A total of 159 hybrids from 21 international… read more here.
Keywords: maturing maize; non infested; repeatability; maize hybrid ... See more keywords
Modeling Planting-Date Effects on Intermediate-Maturing Maize in Contrasting Environments in the Nigerian Savanna: An Application of DSSAT Model
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy10060871
Abstract: The Crop Environment Resource Synthesis (CERES)-Maize model in Decision Support System for Agricultural Technology Transfer (DSSAT) was calibrated and evaluated with experimental data for simulation of response of two intermediate-maturing maize varieties to different sowing… read more here.
Keywords: intermediate maturing; guinea savanna; maize; maturing maize ... See more keywords
Combining Abilities and Heterotic Patterns among Early Maturing Maize Inbred Lines under Optimal and Striga-Infested Environments
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DOI: 10.3390/genes13122289
Abstract: Information on the general combining ability of inbred lines and the specific combining ability of hybrid combinations is crucial for successful hybrid development. The objectives of this study were to (i) determine the combining ability… read more here.
Keywords: inbred lines; infested environments; striga infested; combining ability ... See more keywords