Combining ability and performance of extra-early maturing yellow maize inbreds in hybrid combinations under drought and rain-fed conditions

Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major staple food and cash crop in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, its production and productivity are severely constrained by drought. A total of 120 single-cross hybrids and an open-pollinated control variety were evaluated for 2 years at two locations under managed dro...

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Autores principales: Akaogu, I.C., Badu-Apraku, Baffour, Adetimirin, Victor O.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge University Press 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89791

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