Semi‐arid and subhumid West Africa is characterized by high inter‐annual rainfall
variability, with variable onset of the rainy season, somewhat more predictable endings, and …

Parasitic flowering weeds of the genus Striga (Scrophulariaceae) cause substantial losses
in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] production in sub-Saharan Africa. Striga-resistant …

Abstract Information on combining ability and heterosis of parents and crossings is crucial in
breeding efforts. Genetic variety is crucial to the effectiveness of yield improvement efforts …

Uptake of improved sorghum varieties in the Sudan Savanna of West Africa has been
limited, despite the economic importance of the crop and long-term investments in sorghum …

Sorghum is one of the most important cereal crops widely grown for food, feed,
fodder/forage, and fuel in the semi-arid tropics of Asia, Africa, the Americas and Australia …

The effect of drought on barley leaf epicuticular wax load (EWL), residual transpiration rates
(RTR) and grain yield was examined by subjecting 12 barley genotypes to controlled …

B. Selection among Landraces and Breeding Material IV. BREEDING FOR DROUGHT
ESCAPE V. GROWTH STAGE–SPECIFIC SCREENING TECHNIQUES A. Germination and …

Develo** drought resistant cereal crops continues to be a major challenge in the climate
change scenario. Sorghum is a C 4 crop and its yield levels are highly affected by terminal …

Abstract Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is a valuable forage crop in regions with low
soil moisture. Sorghum may accumulate high concentrations of the cyanogenic glucoside …

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench is a multifunctional crop that can be successfully grown in
areas where water supply is limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate sorghum …