New techniques for breeding maize (Zea mays) varieties with fall armyworm resistance and market-preferred traits for sub-Saharan Africa

Deploying maize varieties with fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda [J.E. Smith]; FAW) resistance, desirable product profiles (PPs) and climate resilience is fundamental for food and economic security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study reviewed and identified challenges and opportunities for ef...

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Main Authors: Matova, Prince M., Kamutando, Casper N., Warburton, Marilyn L., Williams, W. Paul, Magorokosho, Cosmos, Shimelis, Hussein, Labuschagne, Maryke T., Day, Roger, Gowda, Manje
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Wiley 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/127673
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author Matova, Prince M.
Kamutando, Casper N.
Warburton, Marilyn L.
Williams, W. Paul
Magorokosho, Cosmos
Shimelis, Hussein
Labuschagne, Maryke T.
Day, Roger
Gowda, Manje
author_browse Day, Roger
Gowda, Manje
Kamutando, Casper N.
Labuschagne, Maryke T.
Magorokosho, Cosmos
Matova, Prince M.
Shimelis, Hussein
Warburton, Marilyn L.
Williams, W. Paul
author_facet Matova, Prince M.
Kamutando, Casper N.
Warburton, Marilyn L.
Williams, W. Paul
Magorokosho, Cosmos
Shimelis, Hussein
Labuschagne, Maryke T.
Day, Roger
Gowda, Manje
author_sort Matova, Prince M.
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description Deploying maize varieties with fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda [J.E. Smith]; FAW) resistance, desirable product profiles (PPs) and climate resilience is fundamental for food and economic security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study reviewed and identified challenges and opportunities for effective and accelerated breeding of demand-led maize hybrids with FAW resistance and adaptation to the diverse agro-ecologies of SSA. Lessons were drawn on improving breeding efficiency through adequate genetic variation delivered via prebreeding programmes, speed breeding and a reduced breeding stage plan. Appropriate PPs aligned with demand-led breeding approaches were highlighted as foundations for variety design and commercialization. Challenges to accelerated FAW resistance breeding in maize included inadequate funds and modern tools; poor adaptation of some exotic donor parental lines; lack of information on FAW resistance among local varieties; lack of integration of molecular markers associated with FAW resistance and agronomic traits into selection plans; and limited infrastructure for FAW rearing and germplasm screening. Integration of modern breeding tools and scientific innovations were recommended for accelerated development and release of FAW resistant and market-preferred maize varieties.
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spelling CGSpace1276732025-12-08T10:11:39Z New techniques for breeding maize (Zea mays) varieties with fall armyworm resistance and market-preferred traits for sub-Saharan Africa Matova, Prince M. Kamutando, Casper N. Warburton, Marilyn L. Williams, W. Paul Magorokosho, Cosmos Shimelis, Hussein Labuschagne, Maryke T. Day, Roger Gowda, Manje breeding fall armyworms maize resistance varieties genetics Deploying maize varieties with fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda [J.E. Smith]; FAW) resistance, desirable product profiles (PPs) and climate resilience is fundamental for food and economic security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study reviewed and identified challenges and opportunities for effective and accelerated breeding of demand-led maize hybrids with FAW resistance and adaptation to the diverse agro-ecologies of SSA. Lessons were drawn on improving breeding efficiency through adequate genetic variation delivered via prebreeding programmes, speed breeding and a reduced breeding stage plan. Appropriate PPs aligned with demand-led breeding approaches were highlighted as foundations for variety design and commercialization. Challenges to accelerated FAW resistance breeding in maize included inadequate funds and modern tools; poor adaptation of some exotic donor parental lines; lack of information on FAW resistance among local varieties; lack of integration of molecular markers associated with FAW resistance and agronomic traits into selection plans; and limited infrastructure for FAW rearing and germplasm screening. Integration of modern breeding tools and scientific innovations were recommended for accelerated development and release of FAW resistant and market-preferred maize varieties. 2023-02 2023-01-20T10:09:17Z 2023-01-20T10:09:17Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/127673 en Limited Access Wiley Matova, P.M., Kamutando, C.N., Warburton, M.L., Williams, W.P., Magorokosho, C., Shimelis, H., Labuschagne, M., Day, R. and Gowda, M. 2022. New techniques for breeding maize ( zea mays ) varieties with fall armyworm resistance and market‐preferred traits for sub‐Saharan Africa. Plant Breeding
spellingShingle breeding
fall armyworms
maize
resistance varieties
genetics
Matova, Prince M.
Kamutando, Casper N.
Warburton, Marilyn L.
Williams, W. Paul
Magorokosho, Cosmos
Shimelis, Hussein
Labuschagne, Maryke T.
Day, Roger
Gowda, Manje
New techniques for breeding maize (Zea mays) varieties with fall armyworm resistance and market-preferred traits for sub-Saharan Africa
title New techniques for breeding maize (Zea mays) varieties with fall armyworm resistance and market-preferred traits for sub-Saharan Africa
title_full New techniques for breeding maize (Zea mays) varieties with fall armyworm resistance and market-preferred traits for sub-Saharan Africa
title_fullStr New techniques for breeding maize (Zea mays) varieties with fall armyworm resistance and market-preferred traits for sub-Saharan Africa
title_full_unstemmed New techniques for breeding maize (Zea mays) varieties with fall armyworm resistance and market-preferred traits for sub-Saharan Africa
title_short New techniques for breeding maize (Zea mays) varieties with fall armyworm resistance and market-preferred traits for sub-Saharan Africa
title_sort new techniques for breeding maize zea mays varieties with fall armyworm resistance and market preferred traits for sub saharan africa
topic breeding
fall armyworms
maize
resistance varieties
genetics
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/127673
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