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Genetic diversity analysis of tropical and sub-tropical maize germplasm for Striga resistance and agronomic traits with SNP markers.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Dossa Emeline N, Shimelis Hussein, Shayanowako Admire I T
Abstract excerpt
Striga hermonthica (Sh) and S. asiatica (Sa) are major parasitic weeds limiting cereal crop production and productivity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Under severe infestation, Striga causes yield losses of up to 100%. Breeding for Striga-resistant maize varieties is the most effective and economical approach to controlling the parasite. Well-characterized and genetically differentiated maize germplasm is vital to...
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