Advances in Agriculture, 2021 Parasitic weeds belonging to the Orobanchaceae family are a menace in Sub-Saharan African (SSA). Specifically, the two witchweeds from the genus Striga, S. hermonthica and S.
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Performance prediction and stability of maize hybrids in contrasting Striga environments [PDF]
Journal of Agriculture and Food ResearchMaize yield and production are significantly hampered by Striga hermonthica, causing up to 100 % yield loss under severe infestation in Africa. This research sought to: (i) assess whether extra-early maize hybrids' yield and plant aspect performance ...
Solomon Adeyemi Oyekale +1 more
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Progeny testing of tropical and sub-tropical maize lines for grain yield and Striga resistance [PDF]
Scientific ReportsMaize production (Zea mays L.) suffers severe losses due to infestations of Striga hermonthica (Sh) and S. asiatica (Sa). These challenges highlight the need for high-yielding Striga-resistant hybrids.
Emeline N. Dossa +2 more
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Genetic analysis of drought and heat tolerance combined with Striga hermonthica resistance in tropical maize (Zea mays). [PDF]
PLoS ONEThe occurrence of combined biotic and abiotic stresses with more damaging effect is worsening in maize production fields in SSA due to climate change.
Melkamu Elmyhun +5 more
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A powerful molecular marker to detect mutations at sorghum LOW GERMINATION STIMULANT 1 [PDF]
The Plant GenomeThe parasitic weed Striga (Striga hermonthica) limits productivity of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and other cereals in sub‐Saharan Africa and elsewhere. Improved host plant genetics is an effective control method but verified loci contributing to Striga ...
Adedayo O. Adeyanju +2 more
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The genetics of host adaptation in the parasitic plant Striga hermonthica [PDF]
, 2013 The obligately outbreeding root hemiparasite Striga hermonthica (Orobanchaceae)is a serious threat to subsistence agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. Resistance to this parasite in its crop hosts, such as rice, sorghum and maize, is not common, and the ...
Pescott, Oliver
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Genome-wide association analysis of grain yield and Striga hermonthica and S. asiatica resistance in tropical and sub-tropical maize populations [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyBackground Genetic improvement for Striga hermonthica (Sh) and S. asiatica (Sa) resistance is the most economical and effective control method to enhance the productivity of maize and other major cereal crops.
Emeline N. Dossa +2 more
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Breeding maize (Zea mays) for Striga resistance: Past, current and prospects in sub-saharan africa. [PDF]
Plant Breed, 2021 Striga hermonthica, causes up to 100% yield loss in maize production in Sub-Saharan Africa. Developing Striga-resistant maize cultivars could be a major component of integrated Striga management strategies. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of
Yacoubou AM +9 more
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Identification of QTLs for grain yield and other traits in tropical maize under Striga infestation.
PLoS ONE, 2020 Striga is an important biotic factor limiting maize production in sub-Saharan Africa and can cause yield losses as high as 100%. Marker-assisted selection (MAS) approaches hold a great potential for improving Striga resistance but requires identification
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Association analysis for resistance to Striga hermonthica in diverse tropical maize inbred lines
Scientific Reports, 2021 Striga hermonthica is a widespread, destructive parasitic plant that causes substantial yield loss to maize productivity in sub-Saharan Africa. Under severe Striga infestation, yield losses can range from 60 to 100% resulting in abandonment of farmers ...
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