Comparative assessment of genetic diversity matrices and clustering methods in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) based on morphological and molecular …
Understanding the diversity and genetic relationships among and within crop germplasm is
invaluable for genetic improvement. This study assessed genetic diversity in a panel of 173 …
invaluable for genetic improvement. This study assessed genetic diversity in a panel of 173 …
Phenotypic and molecular assessment of genetic structure and diversity in a panel of winged yam (Dioscorea alata) clones and cultivars
A better understanding of the structure and extent of genetic variability in a breeding
population of a crop is essential for translating genetic diversity to genetic gain. We …
population of a crop is essential for translating genetic diversity to genetic gain. We …
Genome‐wide association studies reveal novel loci controlling tuber flesh color and oxidative browning in Dioscorea alata
K Dossa, A Morel, ME Houngbo… - Journal of the …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Consumers' preferences for food crops are guided by quality attributes. This
study aimed at deciphering the genetic basis of quality traits, especially tuber flesh color …
study aimed at deciphering the genetic basis of quality traits, especially tuber flesh color …
Genome-Wide Association Studies for Sex Determination and Cross-Compatibility in Water Yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
Yam (Dioscorea spp.) species are predominantly dioecious, with male and female flowers
borne on separate individuals. Cross-pollination is, therefore, essential for gene flow among …
borne on separate individuals. Cross-pollination is, therefore, essential for gene flow among …
Identification of quantitative trait nucleotides and candidate genes for tuber yield and mosaic virus tolerance in an elite population of white guinea yam (Dioscorea …
Background Improvement of tuber yield and tolerance to viruses are priority objectives in
white Guinea yam breeding programs. However, phenotypic selection for these traits is quite …
white Guinea yam breeding programs. However, phenotypic selection for these traits is quite …
Multi-Trait Selection Index for Superior Agronomic and Tuber Quality Traits in Bush Yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.)
Dioscorea praehensilis Benth. is a semi-wild yam species and a valuable source of
resistance trait genes. To access the agronomic and tuber quality performance, eleven …
resistance trait genes. To access the agronomic and tuber quality performance, eleven …
Breeding and end-use quality traits of roots, tubers, and bananas (RTB) crops for authentic African cuisines—a review
The breeding of improved varieties of root, tuber, and banana (RTB) crops has led to the
release of several varieties with excellent agronomic performances, such as high yield and …
release of several varieties with excellent agronomic performances, such as high yield and …
Agronomic and hormonal approaches for enhancing flowering intensity in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.)
Developing novel white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) varieties is constrained by the
sparse, erratic, and irregular flowering behavior of most genotypes. We tested the …
sparse, erratic, and irregular flowering behavior of most genotypes. We tested the …
Multiple-Traits Selection in White Guinea Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) Genotypes
Choosing superior parents with complementary trait values for hybridization and selecting
variants with desired product profiles to release as a new cultivar are important breeding …
variants with desired product profiles to release as a new cultivar are important breeding …
Genotype-by-Environment Interaction of Yam (Dioscorea species) for Yam Mosaic Virus Resistance, Dry Matter Content and Yield in Uganda
Often, yam cultivars grown in different agro-ecologies show differential responses across
production environments, a term known as genotype-by-environment interaction. Such …
production environments, a term known as genotype-by-environment interaction. Such …