Testcross performance and combining ability of intermediate maturing drought tolerant maize inbred lines in Sub-Saharan Africa

Drought is a major constraint on maize (Zea mays L.) production and productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The increase in frequency and severity of drought, driven by climate change, is expected to worsen in the future. These occurrences are likely to adversely affect maize production and produc...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Plant Science
Main Authors:	Kulai Amadu Manigben, Yoseph Beyene, Vijay Chaikam, Pangirayi B. Tongoona, Eric Y. Danquah, Beatrice E. Ifie, Isaiah Aleri, Andrew Chavangi, Boddupalli M. Prasanna, Manje Gowda
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-11-01
Subjects:	drought grain yield general combining ability line-by-tester design specific combining ability maize
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2024.1471041/full