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Assessment of management options on striga infestation and maize grain yield in Kenya
(Weed Science Society of America, 2018)
The parasitic purple witchweed [Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth.] is a serious constraint to maize production in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in poor soils. Various Striga spp. control measures have been developed, but ...
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Exploiting modified single crosses in maize (Zea mays L.) to facilitate hybrid use in developing countries
(Consiglio per la Ricerca e la sperimentazione in Agricoltura, Unità di Ricerca per la Maiscoltura, 2009)
A three-phase study was led by CIMMYT during 1996-99 to assess the usefulness of modified single-cross hybrids to accelerate the adoption of maize hybrids by farmers in developing countries. During Phase I, we evaluated ...
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Combining ability of yellow lines derived from CIMMYT populations for use in subtropical and tropical midaltitude maize production environments
(Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), 2018)
The introduction and utilization of new maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm from sources, such as the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), can be valuable for broadening the genetic base of breeding populations ...
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Evaluación de híbridos experimentales de maíz del PRM en Centro América
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2003)
El ensayo de híbridos experimentales blancos del PRM-2001, fue evaluado durante el año 2001 en 14 localidades de Centroamérica. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el rendimiento de grano y características agronómicas ...
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Comportamiento agronómico de híbridos de maíz en dos municipios de Veracruz, México
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2005)
Comportamiento agronómico de híbridos de maíz en dos municipios de Veracruz, México. La productividad del maíz de temporal en Tlalixcoyan y San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, México, está limitada por el uso de genotipos de bajo ...
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Determinants of smallholder farmers' hybrid maize adoption in the drought prone Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia
(Academic Journals, 2014)
This paper examines the factors influencing smallholder farmers’ adoption decision of hybrid maize in drought prone Central Rift Valley (CRV) of Ethiopia. The analysis is based on data collected through a questionnaire ...
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CIMMYT’s maize seed systems interventions in South Asia
(CIMMYT, 2022)