Performance prediction and stability of maize hybrids in contrasting <i>Striga</i> environments.

ABSTRACT: Maize yield and production are significantly hampered by Striga hermonthica, causing up to 100 % yield loss under severe infestation in Africa. This research sought to: (i) assess whether extra-early maize hybrids' yield and plant aspect performance under Striga-free conditions could respectively predict yield and Striga host damage performance in Striga-infested environment; (ii) identify Striga-resistant/tolerant biofortified hybrid maize and; (iii) identify maize hybrid with stable yield and tolerance/resistance to Striga stress. To achieve the above, 150 maize hybrids (obtained from the hybridization of 30 lines using the factorial mating design II) and six checks, were examined in Striga-free and Striga-infested environments at d

SUBMITTER: Oyekale SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12679918 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature