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Exploring the genetic diversity and population structure of aerial yams (Dioscorea bulbifera L.) DArT-seq and agronomic traits by Ekaette, Eunice, Nwofia, Emeka, Okocha, Peter, Nnnabue, Ikenna, Eluwa, Kenneth, Obidiegwu, Jude, Agre, Paterne A

“…Dioscorea bulbifera is an edible yam specie with aerial bulbils. Assessing the genetic diversity of D. bulbifera accession for cultivation and breeding…”
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Optimum time for hand pollination in yam (Dioscorea spp.) by Mondo, Jean M, Agre, Paterne A, Asiedu, Robert, Akoroda, Malachy O, Asfaw, Asrat

“…Hand pollination success rate is low in yam ( Dioscorea spp.), due partly to suboptimal weather conditions. Thus, determining the most suitable time for…”
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Identification of quantitative trait nucleotides and candidate genes for tuber yield and mosaic virus tolerance in an elite population of white guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) using genome-wide association scan by Agre, Paterne A, Norman, Prince E, Asiedu, Robert, Asfaw, Asrat

“…Improvement of tuber yield and tolerance to viruses are priority objectives in white Guinea yam breeding programs. However, phenotypic selection for these…”
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Crop calendar optimization for climate change adaptation in yam farming in South-Kivu, eastern D.R. Congo by Mondo, Jean M, Chuma, Géant B, Matiti, Henri M, Kihye, Jacques B, Bagula, Espoir M, Karume, Katcho, Kahindo, Charles, Egeru, Anthony, Majaliwa, Jackson-Gilbert M, Agre, Paterne A, Adebola, Patrick A, Asfaw, Asrat

“…The traditional crop calendar for yam (Dioscorea spp.) in South-Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is becoming increasingly inadequate given the…”
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Identification of QTLs for grain yield and other traits in tropical maize under Striga infestation by Badu-Apraku, Baffour, Adewale, Samuel, Paterne, Agre Angelot, Gedil, Melaku, Toyinbo, Johnson, Asiedu, Robert

“…Striga is an important biotic factor limiting maize production in sub-Saharan Africa and can cause yield losses as high as 100%. Marker-assisted selection…”
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Extent and patterns of morphological and molecular genetic diversity and population structure of Nigerian Taro cultivars by Oladimeji, Joy Jesumeda, Abe, Ayodeji, Kumar, Pullikanti Lava, Agre, Paterne A, Ilesanmi, Oluyinka Johnson, Vetukuri, Ramesh Raju, Bhattacharjee, Ranjana

“…Genetic diversity is crucial for conservation efforts as well as breeding programs targeted at the development of improved varieties. Taro, a climate-resilient…”
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Phenotypic and molecular assessment of genetic structure and diversity in a panel of winged yam (Dioscorea alata) clones and cultivars by Agre, Paterne, Asibe, Flora, Darkwa, Kwabena, Edemodu, Alex, Bauchet, Guillaume, Asiedu, Robert, Adebola, Patrick, Asfaw, Asrat

“…A better understanding of the structure and extent of genetic variability in a breeding population of a crop is essential for translating genetic diversity to…”
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Comparative assessment of genetic diversity matrices and clustering methods in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) based on morphological and molecular markers by Darkwa, Kwabena, Agre, Paterne, Olasanmi, Bunmi, Iseki, Kohtaro, Matsumoto, Ryo, Powell, Adrian, Bauchet, Guillaume, De Koeyer, David, Muranaka, Satoru, Adebola, Patrick, Asiedu, Robert, Terauchi, Ryohei, Asfaw, Asrat

“…Understanding the diversity and genetic relationships among and within crop germplasm is invaluable for genetic improvement. This study assessed genetic…”
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White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) landraces trait profiling and setting benchmark for breeding programs in the Republic of Benin by Loko, Yêyinou Laura Estelle, Gbemavo, Charlemagne D. S. J, Agre, Paterne A, Dassou, Anicet G, Yelome, Octaviano Igor, Idossou, Roger, Etchiha Afoha, S. Alban, Dadonougbo, Eric, Fakorede, Jeannette, Dansi, Alexandre A

“…To meet the high demand for white Guinea yam, there is a need to develop and release improved varieties to farmers. Unfortunately, low rate of adoption of most…”
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Association mapping in multiple yam species (Dioscorea spp.) of quantitative trait loci for yield-related traits by Adejumobi, I I, Agre, Paterne A, Adewumi, A S, Shonde, T E, Cipriano, I M, Komoy, J L, Adheka, J G, Onautshu, D O

“…Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is multiple species with various ploidy level and considered as cash crop in many producing areas. Selection based phenotyping for yield…”
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Association mapping of plant sex and cross-compatibility related traits in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) clones by Asfaw, Asrat, Mondo, Jean M, Agre, Paterne A, Asiedu, Robert, Akoroda, Malachy O

“…White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) is primarily a dioecious species with distinct male and female plants. Its breeding is constrained by sexual…”
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Cross compatibility in intraspecific and interspecific hybridization in yam (Dioscorea spp.) by Mondo, Jean M., Agre, Paterne A., Edemodu, Alex, Asiedu, Robert, Akoroda, Malachy O., Asfaw, Asrat

“…Yam ( Dioscorea spp.) is a staple crop for millions of people in the tropics and subtropics. Its genetic improvement through breeding is being challenged by…”
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Variability and genetic merits of white Guinea yam landraces in Nigeria by Agre, Paterne A, Edemodu, Alex, Obidiegwu, Jude E, Adebola, Patrick, Asiedu, Robert, Asfaw, Asrat

“…Landraces represent a significant gene pool of African cultivated white Guinea yam diversity. They could, therefore, serve as a potential donor of important…”
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Genetic parameters, prediction, and selection in a white Guinea yam early‐generation breeding population using pedigree information by Asfaw, Asrat, Aderonmu, Dotun Samuel, Darkwa, Kwabena, De Koeyer, David, Agre, Paterne, Abe, Ayodeji, Olasanmi, Bunmi, Adebola, Patrick, Asiedu, Robert

“…Better understanding of the genetic control of traits in breeding populations is crucial for the selection of superior varieties and parents. This study aimed…”
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Genome-wide association studies of Striga resistance in extra-early maturing quality protein maize inbred lines by Okunlola, Gbemisola, Badu-Apraku, Baffour, Ariyo, Omolayo, Agre, Paterne, Offernedo, Queen, Ayo-Vaughan, Moninuola

“…Abstract Identification of genes associated with Striga resistance is invaluable for accelerating genetic gains in breeding for Striga resistance in maize. We…”
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Agronomic and hormonal approaches for enhancing flowering intensity in white Guinea yam ( Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) by Mondo, Jean M, Agre, Paterne A, Chuma, Géant B, Asiedu, Robert, Akoroda, Malachy O, Asfaw, Asrat

“…Developing novel white Guinea yam ( ) varieties is constrained by the sparse, erratic, and irregular flowering behavior of most genotypes. We tested the…”
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Optimizing use of U.S. Ex-PVP inbred lines for enhancing agronomic performance of tropical Striga resistant maize inbred lines by Maazou, Abdoul-Raouf Sayadi, Gedil, Melaku, Adetimirin, Victor O, Mengesha, Wende, Meseka, Silvestro, Ilesanmi, Oluyinka, Agre, Paterne A, Menkir, Abebe

“…Temperate maize inbred lines with expired Plant Variety Protection Act certificates (Ex-PVP) are potential sources of desirable alleles for tropical germplasm…”
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Multiple-Traits Selection in White Guinea Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) Genotypes by Norman, Prince Emmanuel, Agre, Paterne A, Asiedu, Robert, Asfaw, Asrat

“…Choosing superior parents with complementary trait values for hybridization and selecting variants with desired product profiles to release as a new cultivar…”
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Diversity, trait preferences, management and utilization of yams landraces (Dioscorea species): an orphan crop in DR Congo by Adejumobi, Idris I., Agre, Paterne A., Onautshu, Didy O., Adheka, Joseph G., Bambanota, Mokonzi G., Monzenga, Jean-Claude L., Komoy, Joseph L., Cipriano, Inacio M.

“…Yam ( Dioscorea spp.) is cultivated in many villages of DR Congo as a means to sustain food security and alleviate poverty. However, the extent of the existing…”
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Status of yam ( Dioscorea spp.) in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Adejumobi, Idris I., Agre, Paterne A., Adeyinka, Adewumi S., Cipriano, Inacio M., Adheka, Joseph G., Onautshu, Didy O.

“…Abstract Yam is an important tuber crop with enormous potential to enhance rural sustenance and livelihood in DRC. However, studies to enhance its genetic…”
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