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Accelerated Genetic Gains in Early-Maturing Maize Hybrids following Three Periods of Genetic Enhancement for Grain Yield under Low and High Soil-Nitrogen Environments

Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important staple, as well as cash crop, in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, its production is severely constrained by low soil nitrogen (low N). Fifty-four early-maturing hybrids developed during three breeding periods, (2008–2010, 2011–2013 and 2014–2016) were evaluated...

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Autores principales: Badu-Apraku, Baffour, Fakorede, Morakinyo Abiodun Bamidele, Abubakar, Adamu Masari
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9105051/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35567208
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/plants11091208