Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data can be obtained using one of the numerous
uniplex or multiplex SNP genotyping platforms that combine a variety of chemistries …

The potential yield of maize (Zea mays L.) and other major crops is curtailed by several
biotic, abiotic, and socio-economic constraints. Parasitic weeds, Striga spp., are major …

Key message Molecular characterization information on genetic diversity, population
structure and genetic relationships provided by this research will help maize breeders to …

Information on genetic diversity and population structure are very important in any breeding
programme for the improvement of traits of interest and the development of outstanding …

We report a root system architecture (RSA) traits examination of a larger scale soybean
accession set to study trait genetic diversity. Suffering from the limitation of scale, scope, and …

Cigar tobacco is an important economic crop that is widely grown around the world. In recent
years, varietal identification has become a frequent problem in germplasm preservation …

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are abundant and evenly distributed throughout
the maize (Zea mays L.) genome. SNPs have several advantages over simple sequence …

Food insecurity and malnutrition are two major challenges facing rural populations in sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA). Hybrids of quality protein maize (QPM) have a crucial role here to …

Fusarium ear rot (FER) incited by Fusarium verticillioides is a major disease of maize that
reduces grain quality globally. Host resistance is the most suitable strategy for managing the …

Background Assessment and effective utilization of genetic diversity in breeding programs is
crucial for sustainable genetic improvement and rapid adaptation to changing breeding …