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    Use of GGE biplot for targeting early maturing maize cultivars to mega environments in West Africa

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    Badu-Apraku, B.
    Akinwale, R.O.
    Menkir, A.
    Obeng-Antwi, K.
    Osuman, A.S.
    Coulibaly, N.
    Onyibe, J.E.
    Yallou, G.C.
    Abdullai, M.S.
    Didjera, A.
    Date
    2011
    Language
    en
    Type
    Journal Article
    Review status
    Peer Review
    Accessibility
    Limited Access
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    Badu-Apraku, B., Akinwale, R.O., Menkir, A., Obeng-Antwi, K., Osuman, A.S., Coulibaly, N., ... & Didjera, A. (2011). Use of GGE biplot for targeting early maturing maize cultivars to mega-environments in West Africa. African Crop Science Journal, 19(2), 79-96.
    Permanent link to cite or share this item: http://hdl.handle.net/10568/88190
    Abstract/Description
    Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important staple food consumed by people with varying food preferences and socioeconomic backgrounds in West Africa (WA). Genotype by environment interactions (G×E) exist in WA implying the need for extensive testing of cultivars in multiple environments over years before cultivar realistic recommendations can be made. This study examined the effect of G×E on the performance and stability of early cultivars and to identify core test locations in the mega-environments of WA. Across locations, 2004 TZE-W Pop STR C4 produced the highest grain yield and was the most stable cultivar. DMR-ESRW QPM produced the lowest yield. The test environments contributed about 83.4% of the total variation in grain yield, while genotypes accounted for 1.5% and G × E, 11%. Test environments were classified into four mega-environments, namely, Katibougou, Sotouboua, Ejura, and Bagou as the first group; the second group consisted of Manga, Nyankpala, Bagauda, Yendi, Angaredebou, Mokwa, Katibougou, and Zaria; while the third group comprise of Ativeme, and Ikenne; and the fourth, Ina. Test locations Ejura, Sotouboua and Bagou and Katibougou were highly correlated in their ranking of the genotypes in group 1, suggesting that a promising early maturing cultivar selected in one of these locations in one country will also be suitable for production in the other locations within the same mega-environments in different countries. Kita was identified as the ideal location, while Zaria was close to the ideal location.
    CGIAR Affiliations
    Maize
    AGROVOC Keywords
    MAIZE; GENOTYPES; ENVIRONMENT; NIGERIA; WEST AFRICA
    Subjects
    MAIZE
    Countries
    NIGERIA
    Regions
    AFRICA; WEST AFRICA
    Investors/sponsors
    United States Agency for International Development; Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa
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