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Performance of elite drought tolerant maize varieties tested on farm in eastern and southern Africa
(CIMMYT, 2018)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major food crop in sub-Saharan Africa (FAO, 2011a) and is currently grown in nearly 100 million hectares across 125 developing countries. Maize varieties with increased drought tolerance to abiotic ...
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Maize variety options for Africa: Zimbabwe
(CIMMYT; IITA; DTMA, 2015)
Maize is the most important crop for Zimbabwe. Maize production in this country experiences the most frequent and severe fluctuations in southern Africa. Area, yield and production declined by 1.5%, 1.8%, and 3.3%, ...
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Maize variety options for Africa: Malawi
(CIMMYT; IITA; DTMA, 2015)
Maize dwarfs all other cereals in Malawi. Production has grown at a rapid rate starting from the mid- 2000s. Drought occurs frequently, especially in drier parts such as Balaka, and affects maize productivity and production.
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Maize variety options for Africa: Zambia
(CIMMYT; IITA; DTMA, 2015)
Maize eclipses all cereals and other staples in Zambia. Drought is the major abiotic constraint to maize production here.
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Maize variety options for Africa: Angola
(CIMMYT; IITA; DTMA, 2015)