Genetic Insights from Line x Tester Analysis of Maize Lethal Necrosis Testcrosses for Developing Multi-Stress-Resilient Hybrids in Sub-Saharan Africa
Manje Gowda, Yoseph Beyene, S.L. Mahabaleswara, Veronica Ogugo, Kulai Amadu Manigben, Vijay Chaikam
The paper evaluates maize hybrid performance for MLN resistance, drought tolerance, and yield using line x tester analysis, identifying superior hybrids and genetic effects for breeding resilient varieties.
PLoS ONE · Feb 25, 2026Peer-reviewedPlant Biology