Quantitative genetics, molecular techniques and agronomic performance of provitamin a maize in sub-Saharan Africa

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2020-04
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Badu-Apraku, B.
Fakorede, M.A.B.
Talabi, A.O.
Obeng-Bio, E.
Tchala, S.G.N.
Oyekale, S.A.
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This chapter focuses on quantitative genetics, screening of germplasm collection at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, genetic diversity, genetic variation of provitamin A content in maize. Inheritance, heritability, genotype-by-environment for carotenoid content, population improvement, development of open-pollinated varieties were also discussed. Agronomic performance, stress tolerance, combining ability, heterosis were also conducted in sub-Saharan Africa. It may be concluded that maize in sub-Saharan Africa can be effectively subjected to genetic enhancement of provitamin A, along with other mineral components of the kernel and the plant traits for sustainable, high-quality food sufficiency to drastically reduce hunger and malnutrition.
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/7453
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https://dx.doi.org/10.1079.9781789240214.0276
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