Working Document Series Open Access Genetic variation of Zambian maize inbred lines commonly used in breeding Richard Chanda · C. Mungoma · M. Mwala · K. Mwansa +1 more In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), breeders have the challenge of developing high yielding maize hybrids that are adapted to farmers’ conditions. This however requires knowledge on the breeding value of elite maize germplasm. Ten (10) maize inbr… RUF-34610 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Early-generation Testing for Developing Maize Inbreds with Drought Tolerance and Resistance to Turcicum Leaf Blight and Streak Virus in Uganda G. Asea · B.L. Castiano · R. Edema In maize breeding, test crosses can be done in early stages of selfing or delayed until inbreds are close to homozygosity at F5 or F6. Although early generation testing may be efficient there is need to obtain information on genetic compon… RUF-32455 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Harnessing University-NARS Partnership to Breed Climate Change Resilient and Nutrient-Rich Maize Varieties for Africa G. Asea · D.B. Kwemoi · G. Onaga Maize is the most important cereal crop in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and more than 300 million people depend on it for their food security and livelihood. Its production is constrained by the effects of climate change, most importantly drou… RUF-31502 2012 CC BY 4.0 4 Oct 2013
