ReviewCurrent opinion in plant biology2018
Developing and deploying climate-resilient maize varieties in the developing world.
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44 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Combining Ability in Maize Breeding Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review.Genes · 2026Pooled it
- Unveiling the Physical and Nutritional Profiling of Grains in Maize Landraces and Hybrids.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Deciphering the Boron Toxicity Tolerance Mechanisms ofLife (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Breeding climate-resilient maize for food security in semi-arid sub-Saharan Africa: strategies and future directions.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
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- Maize variety traits for different needs: using the means-end chains method to identify preferences and perceived benefits among smallholder farmers in Kenya.Food security · 2026Article
- Integrating Genetic Diversity and Agronomic Innovations for Climate-Resilient Maize Systems.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Genome-wide association mapping and genomic prediction analyses reveal the genetic architecture of grain yield and agronomic traits under drought and optimum conditions in maize.BMC plant biology · 2025Article
- The Genetics and Breeding of Heat Stress Tolerance in Wheat: Advances and Prospects.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Resilient yet productive: maize that can thrive under stress and in optimal conditions.Frontiers in plant science · 2025Article
- Combining ability and gene action for resistance to Fusarium ear rot in tropical maize hybrids.Frontiers in plant science · 2025Article
- More bang for your buck: potential gains through optimizing maize breeding schemes in sub-Saharan Africa.Frontiers in plant science · 2025Article
- Ms44-SPT: unique genetic technology simplifies and improves hybrid maize seed production in sub-Saharan Africa.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Testcross performance and combining ability of intermediate maturing drought tolerant maize inbred lines in Sub-Saharan Africa.Frontiers in plant science · 2024Article
- Genetic trends in the Kenya Highland Maize Breeding Program between 1999 and 2020.Frontiers in plant science · 2024Article
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- Plant Metabolomics: An Overview of the Role of Primary and Secondary Metabolites against Different Environmental Stress Factors.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Breeding crops for drought-affected environments and improved climate resilience.The Plant cell · 2023Review
- Impact of CGIAR maize germplasm in Sub-Saharan Africa.Field crops research · 2023Article
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Abstract
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Asia maize yields remain variable due to climate shocks. Over the past decade extensive progress has been made on the development and delivery of climate-resilient maize. In 2016 over 70000 metric tonnes of drought-tolerant maize seed was commercialized in 13 countries in SSA, benefiting an estimated 53 million people. Significant progress is also being made with regard to the development and deployment of elite heat-tolerant maize varieties in South Asia. Increased genetic gain in grain yield under stress-prone environments, coupled with faster replacement of old/obsolete varieties, through intensive engagement with seed companies is essential to protect maize crops grown by smallholders from the changing climates in SSA and Asia.
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