English: Since conventional sources of resistance to stem borers are not adapted to South African conditions, resistance has to be introgressed into locally adapted breeding material. Combining ability for resistance ...

English: The aim of this study was to assess genetic diversity, combining ability, heterosis, heritability of traits, stability and farmer preference of cassava germplasm in Ghana in order to structure an effective ...

English: Fumonisin, a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium verticillioides, is an intrinsic constraint in maize (Zea mays L.) that has received a low level of attention in Zimbabwe, despite existence of laws nationally and ...

English: This study represents the first comprehensive genetic study based on local cultivars of Mozambique. Five cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) parents were crossed in a full diallel. The parents and F1 progeny were ...

English: Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is an important fiber crop world wide, and has a great potential for its multipurpose uses. It could play a significant role in future fiber supply in Southern Africa. Six diverse ...

English: Breeding for drought and low N tolerant genotypes in Zimbabwe is an important intervention that will see the country curbing the food in-security problem. Both CIMMYT and DR&SS maize germplasm was used in this ...

English: The knowledge of genetic similarity and dissimilarity among crop cultivars is of vital importance for the plant breeder. The genetic variability of 39 pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes of different varietal ...