A. Menkir

Genotype by environment interaction analysis for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) response and yield stability of maize hybrids (Zea maize L.) in southern Ethiopia

This study lies in the simultaneous evaluation of maize hybrids for grain yield stability and FAW tolerance under natural infestation conditions in the Gamo lowlands, an area where such integrated assessments are limited. The study also provides valuable insights into the magnitude and pattern of GEI effects under...

Multi-trait selection of tropical maize hybrids for combined productivity, agronomic stability, and aflatoxin resistance

Aspergillus ear rot (ear rot) and aflatoxin contamination, caused mainly by Aspergillus flavus , threaten maize productivity, grain quality, and food safety in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Although significant breeding progress has been made, selection for resistance remains challenging due to environmental c...

A decade of fall armyworm invasion in Africa (2016 to 2026): lessons learned, progress in management, and pathways for sustainable control.

Screening maize hybrids for fall armyworm resistance and yield performance in southern Ethiopia

The study was conducted to identify best fall armyworm (FAW) tolerant and high yielding hybrids under natural infestation in the lawlands of Gamo, Southern Ethiopia. Thirty-two lowland tropical and sub-tropical maize hybrids, evaluated under tropical region were used in this study. obtained from the International Ins...