Original paper

Characteristics of maize cultivars in Africa: How modern are they and how many do smallholder farmers grow?

Volume: 6, Issue: 1
Published: Mar 17, 2017
Abstract
Maize is the most important cereal and most widely cultivated staple that plays a key role in the food security of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Although some countries have achieved significant gains in maize productivity, the SSA average yields are far below what could be obtained with improved cultivars under good crop management. Low cultivar turnover is one among many contributing factors to low maize yields in SSA. At present, there is a...
Paper Details
Title
Characteristics of maize cultivars in Africa: How modern are they and how many do smallholder farmers grow?
Published Date
Mar 17, 2017
Volume
6
Issue
1
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