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Assessing performance of white endosperm testers with varying resistance reactions to Striga (Striga hermonthica) for evaluating resistant maize (Zea mays) inbred lines

Plant Breeding, 2021
AbstractIdentification of testers is crucial for hybrid maize breeding programme. However, limited information is available about ideal testers for characterising the combining ability of Striga resistant maize inbreds. This study was conducted to assess the relative value of three inbred testers with varying resistance reactions to Striga for ...
Samson Afolabi, Abebe Menkir, Muhyideen Oyekunle, Ubale Abdullahi, Melaku Gedil, Silvestro Meseka, Wende Mengesha   +6 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Optimizing use of U.S. Ex-PVP inbred lines for enhancing agronomic performance of tropical Striga resistant maize inbred lines

BMC Plant Biology, 2022
Background Temperate maize inbred lines with expired Plant Variety Protection Act certificates (Ex-PVP) are potential sources of desirable alleles for tropical germplasm improvement.
Abdoul-Raouf Sayadi Maazou, Melaku Gedil, Victor O. Adetimirin, Wende Mengesha, Silvestro Meseka, Oluyinka Ilesanmi, Paterne A. Agre, Abebe Menkir   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Genotypes for Pre- and Post-attachment Resistance against Witchweed (Striga asiatica L. Kuntze)

International Journal of Agronomy, 2020
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) production in sub-Saharan Africa is seriously constrained by both biotic and abiotic stresses. Among the biotic stresses is witchweed (Striga spp.), a noxious parasitic weed causing major damage in cereal crops, such ...
V. O. Gwatidzo, J. T. Rugare, S. Mabasa, R. Mandumbu, J. Chipomho, S. Chikuta   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Yellow Maize Testers with Varying Resistance Reactions to Striga hermonthica for Evaluating the Combining Ability of Maize Inbred Lines

Agronomy, 2020
The choice of an appropriate tester is important for success in resistance hybrid breeding programs. Limited information is available on the most suitable testers that allow the selection of yellow endosperm maize inbred lines with good combining ability
Degife Zebire, Abebe Menkir, Victor Adetimirin, Wende Mengesha, Silvestro Meseka, Melaku Gedil   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hybrid sorghum breeding in China: A historical review and perspectives

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, EarlyView.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the promotion and application of three‐line hybrid sorghum in China, this review highlights pivotal scientific breakthroughs, systematically summarizes the progress in hybrid sorghum breeding and dwarf sorghum breeding in the country, and presents an outlook on the future of sorghum breeding.
Xiangxiang Meng, Lu Li, Qian Qian, Liang Jiang, Zhaosheng Kong   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Agronomy, 2021
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.
John Lobulu, Hussein Shimelis, Mark D. Laing, Arnold Angelo Mushongi, Admire Isaac Tichafa Shayanowako   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Drivers of strigolactone diversity: P450s in strigolactone biosynthesis

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the discovery and functional identification of cytochrome P450 in strigolactone biosynthesis, classifies and summarizes the members discovered so far, clarifies their biological significance, discusses the technology of strigolactone synthesis research, and finally describes some problems in strigolactone research and potential ...
Changbin Niu, Harro J. Bouwmeester, Changsheng Li   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic analysis of the maximum germination distance of Striga under Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. strigae biocontrol in sorghum

Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2018
Maximum germination distance (MGD) is an important component of Striga resistance in sorghum. The objective of this study was to determine gene action influencing MGD of Striga hermonthica and Striga asiatica among selected sorghum lines treated with a ...
Emmanuel Mrema, Hussein Shimelis, Mark Laing, Learnmore Mwadzingeni   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Screening for Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) Resistance in Early‐Maturing Tropical Maize Adapted to Sub‐Saharan Africa

Plant Breeding, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) has emerged as a serious pest since 2016 in Africa, affecting the food security and livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers, especially those growing maize. Native genetic resistance to FAW is essential for reducing yield loss.
Adamu Masari Abubakar, Idris Ishola Adejumobi, Muhyideen Oyekunle, Tegawende Odette Bonkoungou, Usman Muhammad, Onehireba Udah, Baffour Badu‐Apraku   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Yield gains in extra-early maize cultivars of three breeding eras under multiple environments [PDF]

, 2017
Open Access JournalAvailability of extra-early maize cultivars has facilitated the expansion of maize production into savannas of West and Central Africa (WCA).
A. O. Talabi, Akaogu, B. Annor, B. Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Bremner, Bänziger, C. G. Yallou, Campos, Castleberry, Cechin, Crossa, Duvick, Fajemisin, Falconer, Gauch, Gauch, H. Alidu, I. C. Akaogu, IITA, K. Obeng-Antwi, Kamara, Kim, Kim, M. Aderounmu, M. Oyekunle, Moghaddam, NeSmith, O’Neill, Sabaghnia, Sadeghi, Sangoi, SAS Institute, Soil Survey Staff, Tollenaar, Wang, Wolfe, Yan, Yan, Zobel   +52 more
core   +2 more sources