Maize lethal necrosis (MLN), a complex viral disease, emerged as a serious threat to maize
production and the livelihoods of smallholders in eastern Africa since 2011, primarily due to …

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have emerged as a powerful tool for unraveling
intricate genotype–phenotype association across various species. Maize (Zea mays L.) …

Striga hermonthica is a widespread, destructive parasitic plant that causes substantial yield
loss to maize productivity in sub-Saharan Africa. Under severe Striga infestation, yield …

Genome-wide association study (GWAS) provides a robust and potent tool to retrieve
complex phenotypic traits back to their underlying genetics. Maize is an excellent crop for …

Key message Genome-wide association revealed that resistance to Striga hermonthica is
influenced by multiple genomic regions with moderate effects. It is possible to increase …

Fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (J./E. Smith); FAW] is negatively impacting
sustainable maize production, particularly in smallholder farming systems in sub-Saharan …

Gray leaf spot (GLS) is one of the major maize foliar diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.
Resistance to GLS is controlled by multiple genes with additive effect and is influenced by …

Disease resistance is essential for reliable maize production. In a long-term tug-of-war
between maize and its pathogenic microbes, naturally occurring resistance genes gradually …

Background Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease is a significant constraint for maize
producers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The disease decimates the maize crop, in some …

Common rust (CR) caused by Puccina sorghi is one of the destructive fungal foliar diseases
of maize and has been reported to cause moderate to high yield losses. Providing CR …