Evaluation of Biofortified Provitamin a Maize Genotypes for Resistance to Fusarium Ear Rot Caused by Fusarium verticillioides
Provitamin A (PVA) maize was developed to combat vitamin A deficiency in developing regions. However, Fusarium ear rot threatens grain yield, quality, and safety, potentially limiting the intended benefits. A screenhouse evaluation was conducted at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Moor Plantation, I...