| dc.contributor.author | Darkwa, K. |
| dc.contributor.author | Olasanmi, B. |
| dc.contributor.author | Asiedu, R. |
| dc.contributor.author | Asfaw, A. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2020-08-17T14:28:08Z |
| dc.date.available | 2020-08-17T14:28:08Z |
| dc.date.issued | 2020-06 |
| dc.identifier.citation | Darkwa, K., Olasanmi, B., Asiedu, R. & Asfaw, A. (2020). Review of empirical and emerging breeding methods and tools for yam (Dioscorea spp.) improvement: status and prospects. Plant Breeding, 139(3), 474-497. |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/6941 |
| dc.description.abstract | Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is an important tuber crop with tremendous potential as a functional food in the tropics and subtropics. However, the crop has not shown progressive productivity gain over decades due to various production constraints. This paper reviews the progress achieved in empirical breeding endeavours and the development, status and application of emerging breeding tools and technologies to translate genetic gains in yam improvement. Significant progress has been made in yam genetic improvement over the years which has led to the identification and development of several improved clones and sources of variability for various economically important traits. Substantial efforts have also been made to develop diverse molecular markers, transcriptome and metabolome profiles of crucial traits, trait mapping and generate reference genome sequences of the key species. However, there seems to be a slow translation of research improvements into widespread applications. These advances and the integration of empirical and emerging methods and technologies into the breeding process will enhance yam breeding efforts and ensure the quick delivery of improved varieties that possess superior agronomic and quality traits. |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Pan African University |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |
| dc.format.extent | 474-497 |
| dc.language.iso | en |
| dc.subject | Breeding |
| dc.subject | Dioscorea |
| dc.subject | Quantitative Trait Loci |
| dc.subject | Yams |
| dc.subject | Agronomic Traits |
| dc.subject | Genetic Markers |
| dc.subject | Molecular Markets |
| dc.title | Review of empirical and emerging breeding methods and tools for yam (Dioscorea spp.) improvement: status and prospects |
| dc.type | Journal Article |
| cg.contributor.crp | Roots, Tubers and Bananas |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | University of Ibadan |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
| cg.coverage.region | Africa |
| cg.coverage.region | West Africa |
| cg.coverage.country | Benin (Dahomey) |
| cg.coverage.country | Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) |
| cg.coverage.country | Ghana |
| cg.coverage.country | Nigeria |
| cg.coverage.country | Togo |
| cg.coverage.hub | Headquarters and Western Africa Hub |
| cg.researchtheme | Biotech and Plant Breeding |
| cg.identifier.bibtexciteid | DARKWA:2020 |
| cg.isijournal | ISI Journal |
| cg.authorship.types | CGIAR and developing country institute |
| cg.iitasubject | Agronomy |
| cg.iitasubject | Genetic Improvement |
| cg.iitasubject | Plant Breeding |
| cg.iitasubject | Plant Genetic Resources |
| cg.iitasubject | Plant Health |
| cg.iitasubject | Plant Production |
| cg.iitasubject | Yam |
| cg.journal | Plant Breeding |
| cg.notes | Open Access Article; Published online: 05 Dec 2019 |
| cg.accessibilitystatus | Open Access |
| cg.reviewstatus | Peer Review |
| cg.usagerightslicense | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 0.0) |
| cg.targetaudience | Scientists |
| cg.identifier.doi | https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/pbr.12783 |
| cg.iitaauthor.identifier | Kwabena Darkwa: 0000-0002-6877-8527 |
| cg.iitaauthor.identifier | Bunmi Olasanmi: 0000-0002-8427-7992 |
| cg.iitaauthor.identifier | Robert Asiedu: 0000-0001-8943-2376 |
| cg.iitaauthor.identifier | Asrat Asfaw: 0000-0002-4859-0631 |
