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100 0 _aJie Yang
_910245
245 1 0 _aSeed market segmentation increases maize production intensification in Africa
260 _a[Mexico :
_bCIMMYT,
_c2025]
300 _a19 pages
500 _aOpen Access
520 _aThe potential genetic gains of improved maize cultivars in Africa have not been fully realized, primarily due to limited access to seed information and market constraints. A well-designed seed market segmentation strategy can address these challenges by facilitating the dissimilation of improved cultivars and providing location-specific recommendations. Here we integrate location-specific data on climate, soil, terrain and agricultural inputs with a sampling crop modeling approach to assess cultivar suitability of maize with varying maturity requirements. Our findings reveal that the suitability of maize cultivars with different maturity has shifted over recent decades, influenced by both climate change and variations in planting time. Short-maturing maize cultivars dominant maize growing areas, although we observe cultivar migration in certain regions. By implementing a market segmentation strategy that optimizes cultivar maturity and sowing time, Africa has the potential to double its maize production on existing maize land, achieving sustainably intensification. However, realizing this potential requires complementary improvements in agricultural systems, including extension services, market infrastructure, and supportive policies. This study generates actionable insights to guide broader agricultural development efforts.
546 _aText in English
597 _dCGIAR Trust Fund
_fBreeding for Tomorrow
_uhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/180540
650 7 _aMaize
_2AGROVOC
_91173
650 7 _aSeed
_2AGROVOC
_99893
650 7 _aMarkets
_2AGROVOC
_93765
651 7 _aAfrica
_2AGROVOC
_91316
700 1 _8001710466
_aWei Xiong
_gSustainable Agrifood Systems
_97946
700 1 _aDebello, M.J.
_gSustainable Agrifood Systems
_8INT3210
_9903
700 1 _aSnapp, S.S.
_8001712907
_gSustainable Agrifood Systems
_97149
700 1 _aCairns, J.E.
_gGlobal Maize Program
_8INT2948
_9879
700 1 _8001711470
_aRutsaert, P.
_gSustainable Agrifood Systems
_911441
700 0 _aJiwang Zhang
_940583
856 4 _yOpen Access through DSpace
_uhttps://hdl.handle.net/10883/36811
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