Maize is one of the important food crops worldwide. It has a remarkable productive potential. However, considerable variation exists among varieties in morphology and growth habit. Management of a maize crop with respect to interaction of genotype and environment requires specific knowledge of maize growth and development.

Genetic Improvement; Smallholder Farmers; Agribusiness; Food Security; Markets; Handling, Transport, Storage And Protection Of Agricultural Products; Plant Genetic Resources; Livelihoods; Plant Health; Impact Assessment; Plant Production

Maize; Grass Family; Genotypes; Nodes; Cross-Pollination

Africa; West Africa

Nigeria