Innovative breeding for drought tolerance and fertilizer use efficiency in maize
Abstract
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This paper highlights outcome of research that was initiated as
part of a graduate PhD research thesis, but has today led to
development of commercial maize varieties in Southern Africa.
It clearly demonstrates that university-based research does
indeed contribute to solving development issues and has
economic benefit to society.
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