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Association analysis for resistance to Striga hermonthica in diverse tropical maize inbred lines.
Scientific reports - 17 Dec 2021
Stanley A E, Menkir A, Ifie B, Paterne A A, Unachukwu N N, Meseka S, Mengesha W A, Bossey B, Kwadwo O, Tongoona P B, Oladejo O, Sneller C, Gedil M
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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' lands. Diverse methods have been proposed for Striga management; however, host plant resistance is considered the most effective and affordable to small-scale...
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