An increase in temperature and extreme heat stress is responsible for the global reduction in
maize yield. Heat stress affects the integrity of the plasma membrane functioning of …

Drought stress (DS) is a recurrent and severe meteorological challenge affecting agricultural
regions globally, leading to significant shifts in plant species distribution and substantial …

Drought stress adversely impacts crop development and yield. Maize frequently encounters
drought stress during its life cycle. Improvement of drought tolerance is a priority of maize …

Climate change, particularly drought and heat stress, may slash agricultural productivity by
25.7% by 2080, with maize being the hardest hit. Therefore, unraveling the molecular nature …

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 …

Maize landrace accessions constitute an invaluable gene pool of unexplored alleles that
can be harnessed to mitigate the challenges of the narrowing genetic base, declined genetic …

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

African agricultural systems are now in crucial need to assure food for the overgrowing
population. To meet this challenges, we need better way to identify and modify key proteins …

Striga hermonthica parasitism is a major constraint to maize production in sub-Saharan
Africa with yield losses reaching 100% under severe infestation. The application of marker …

Maize (Zea mays L.), the third most widely cultivated cereal crop in the world, plays a critical
role in global food security. To improve the efficiency of selecting superior genotypes in …