Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is a major staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa. In Niger (West Africa), despite being the second most cultivated cereal, sorghum yields remain low and are exacerbated by Striga hermonthica infestation in smallholder farming systems. The developme...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15941
Background: Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is grown in semi-arid regions, valued for its adaptation and drought tolerance. Understanding genotype × environment interactions is essential for developing stable, high-yielding cultivars. Methods: Eight sorghum genotypes were eva...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1747
Fanna Maina, Abdou Harou, Moussa Oumarou Abdoulaye, Rahamou Arma Mamane Sani, Oumarou Zango & Rabiou Abdou·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Sorghum is a cereal of great importance in several tropical countries of Africa. In Niger, sorghum is the second most important cereal crop after millet. However, this crop faces a significant decline in yield due to numerous biotic and abiotic constraints. The objective of this...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i12607
Feed shortage has been identified as one main constraint limiting livestock productivity in Niger. Stover from cereal crops is a significant source of feed during the lean, long and dry season with producers showing preference for sorghum stover. Sorghum brown midrib (bmr) genes...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1750
Among the dominat food crops (millet, sorghum, cowpea), millet holds a central place in the national food security strategy. However, production remains insufficient to meet the population's needs. This productivity gap is attributed to various biotic and abiotic factors among w...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5716
Striga hermonthica is a parasitic plant that significantly reduces millet crop yields worldwide. This species exhibits considerable genetic diversity, which contributes to its adaptability and resilience in vartious environments, particularly I, the sahel region. Understanding th...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93743