Type: Chapter

Key challenges in maize breeding in sub-Saharan Africa

Authors

Baffour Bada-Apraku

IITA

M. A. B. Fakorede

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

R. O. Akinwale

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

Publication date:

09 June 2017

ID: 9781838791032

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Table of contents

1 Introduction 2 Research facilities 3 Human resources 4 Use of tropical germplasm for maize improvement 5 Heterosis, heterotic grouping and identification of testers in maize germplasm 6 Application of new plant breeding techniques 7 Participatory plant breeding 8 Conclusion and future trends 9 Where to look for further information 10 References