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Effects of varieties and nitrogen fertilizer on yield and yield components of maize on farmers field in mid altitude areas of western Ethiopia
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2017)
Yield of maize hybrids could be low when grown below optimum management practices. Use of improved varieties and optimum nitrogen fertilizer application practices are unlocking the high yielding potential of hybrids maize. ...
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Grain yield performance and flowering synchrony of CIMMYT’s tropical maize (Zea mays L.) parental inbred lines and single crosses
(Springer, 2016)
Maize production constraints in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are being addressed by CIMMYT and partners through an array of projects, focusing on developing and evaluating parental inbred lines and single-crosses as well as ...
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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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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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Modelación de la interacción genotipo x ambiente en rendimiento de hibridos de maiz blanco en ambientes múltiples
(Sociedad Mexicana de Fitogenética, 2015)
Los programas de fitomejoramiento enfocados a la obtención de genotipos con mayor rendimiento y estables en una amplia gama de condiciones ambientales enfrentan factores ambientales que enmascaran el potencial de los ...
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Evaluation of grain yield of heat stress resilient maize hybrids in Nepal
(International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 2017)
Midhills, foot hills and river basin areas of are generally under spring maize cultivation. These areas along with the areas from Terai and Inner Terai where spring and early summer maize are grown are the most affected ...
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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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Genotype x environment interaction of quality protein maize hybrids under contrasting management condition in Eastern and Southern Africa
(Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), 2019)
Drought and low soil fertility are major abiotic stresses limiting yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in eastern and southern Africa. The present study was undertaken to determine genotype by environment interaction (GEI) and ...
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Stability analysis of stress-resilient maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids across stressed and non-stressed environments
(Excellent Publishers, 2019)
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On-farm performance and farmers’ perceptions of DroughtTEGO-climate-smart maize hybrids in Kenya
(American Society of Agronomy, 2019)