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

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    Date
    2020-04
    Author
    Badu-Apraku, B.
    Fakorede, M.A.B.
    Talabi, A.O.
    Obeng-Bio, E.
    Tchala, S.G.N.
    Oyekale, S.A.
    Type
    Book Chapter
    Review Status
    Peer Review
    Target Audience
    Scientists
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    Abstract/Description
    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.
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1079.9781789240214.0276
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/7453
    IITA Authors ORCID
    BAFFOUR BADU-APRAKUhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0113-5487
    EBENEZER OBENG-BIOhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7796-0419
    Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1079.9781789240214.0276
    Research Themes
    Biotech and Plant Breeding
    IITA Subjects
    Agronomy; Maize; Nutrition; Plant Breeding; Plant Production
    Agrovoc Terms
    Genetics; Molecular Genetics; Provitamins; Maize; Plant Breeding; Subsaharan Africa
    Regions
    Africa; East Africa; Southern Africa; West Africa
    Countries
    Democratic Republic of the Congo; Ghana; Malawi; Mali; Nigeria; Rwanda; Tanzania; Zambia; Zimbabwe
    Hubs
    Headquarters and Western Africa Hub
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