Development of new early and extra-early drought and low nitrogen tolerant maize varieties using exotic and local germplasm for Kenya's dry mid-altitude
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TextPublication details: Mexico, DF (Mexico) CIMMYT : 2003Description: p. 48Subject(s): DDC classification: - 631.53 BOO
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Moisture stress and low soil fertility are the most important constraints to maize (Zea mays L.) production in the dry mid-altitude ecologies of eastern Africa. In Kenya, the existing early maize varieties (Katumani composite and DLC) are not very productive under conditions of low soil fertility and moisture stress (KARI 1992). With increasing settlement in the marginal areas, intensified maize production will require better varieties to meet the needs of an increasing population in an environment characterized by declining soil fertility and land holding size. The availability of stress tolerant varieties will enhance the ability and scope of farmers to produce maize in the dry mid-altitude zone of Kenya, and the eastern African region at large.
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0309|AGRIS 0301|AL-Maize Program
Juan Carlos Mendieta
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