Recent advances in breeding maize for resistance to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth

Striga represents the largest biological threat to cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa. Breeding for resistance to Striga has been the focal point of IITA to reduce the impact of this parasite on maize production. The early breeding work at IITA focused on search for tolerance to Striga. IITA ha...

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Main Authors:	Menkir, A., Kling, J.G., Badu-Apraku, Baffour, The, C., Ibikunle, O.
Format:	Conference Paper
Language:	Inglés
Published:	2002
Subjects:	striga breeding maize
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99987