Addressing the challenge of food and nutrition insecurity in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) will
require innovative agriculture production systems that support multiple objectives. In recent …

Micronutrient malnutrition is a major challenge in Africa, where half a million children die
each year because of lack of micronutrients in their food. Pearl millet is an important food …

The present study was conducted to estimate the combining ability and heterosis in pearl
millet hybrids. Forty five pearl millet hybrids were developed using three male sterile lines (A …

The experiment was conducted with 60 hybrids developed by crossing two male sterile lines
with 30 diverse testers studied for gene action and heterosis. ANOVA for combining abilities …

Abstract Smallholder farmers in Sahelian West Africa (WA) grow pearl millet [Pennisetum
glaucum (L.) R. Br.] as a staple cereal in harsh and highly variable environments …

For assessing the combining ability, the top cross method proved more economical and less
laborious compared with the diallel analysis. It also allows the breeder to obtain valuable …

Enhancing agricultural productivity in response to the growing population and food demand
in West Africa is imperative. Pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.], which is well …

Pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] is an important food-security crop to
smallholder farmers in West Africa (WA). Breeding for high yield and stability is a major …

Pear Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] isanimportant nutri-cereal as it contains higher
level of micronutrients especially Fe and Zn compared to other cereal crops like maize …

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) is a small-seeded cereal crop. Its protogynous
nature renders it a highly cross-pollinated crop. Among cereal crops, pearl millet ranks sixth …