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 | Chiedozie EgesiProject Director, Scientist, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Verified email at cgiar.org Cited by 3873 |
[HTML][HTML] Widespread natural variation of DNA methylation within angiosperms
Background DNA methylation is an important feature of plant epigenomes, involved in the
formation of heterochromatin and affecting gene expression. Extensive variation of DNA …
formation of heterochromatin and affecting gene expression. Extensive variation of DNA …
[HTML][HTML] Sequencing wild and cultivated cassava and related species reveals extensive interspecific hybridization and genetic diversity
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) provides calories and nutrition for more than half a billion
people. It was domesticated by native Amazonian peoples through cultivation of the wild …
people. It was domesticated by native Amazonian peoples through cultivation of the wild …
The BioCassava plus program: biofortification of cassava for sub-Saharan Africa
More than 250 million Africans rely on the starchy root crop cassava (Manihot esculenta) as
their staple source of calories. A typical cassava-based diet, however, provides less than 30…
their staple source of calories. A typical cassava-based diet, however, provides less than 30…
[HTML][HTML] Cassava haplotype map highlights fixation of deleterious mutations during clonal propagation
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important staple food crop in Africa and South
America; however, ubiquitous deleterious mutations may severely decrease its fitness. To …
America; however, ubiquitous deleterious mutations may severely decrease its fitness. To …
Genome‐wide association and prediction reveals genetic architecture of cassava mosaic disease resistance and prospects for rapid genetic improvement
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a crucial, under‐researched crop feeding millions
worldwide, especially in Africa. Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) has plagued production in …
worldwide, especially in Africa. Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) has plagued production in …
[HTML][HTML] Cassava trait preferences of men and women farmers in Nigeria: implications for breeding
…, E Oladejo, T Madu, A Bello, E Parkes, C Egesi… - Economic Botany, 2018 - Springer
Nigeria is the world’s largest cassava producer, hosting a diverse array of cassava farmers
and processors. Cassava breeding programs prioritize “common denominator” traits in …
and processors. Cassava breeding programs prioritize “common denominator” traits in …
Prospects for genomic selection in cassava breeding
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a clonally propagated staple food crop in the tropics.
Genomic selection (GS) has been implemented at three breeding institutions in Africa to …
Genomic selection (GS) has been implemented at three breeding institutions in Africa to …
[HTML][HTML] Chromosome evolution and the genetic basis of agronomically important traits in greater yam
The nutrient-rich tubers of the greater yam, Dioscorea alata L., provide food and income
security for millions of people around the world. Despite its global importance, however, greater …
security for millions of people around the world. Despite its global importance, however, greater …
Genetic variation and genotype× environment interaction for yield and other agronomic traits in cassava in Nigeria
CN Egesi, P Ilona, FO Ogbe, M Akoroda… - Agronomy …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
The identification of superior genotypes and mega‐environments on the basis of multiple
traits is a key objective of multi‐environment trials in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). The …
traits is a key objective of multi‐environment trials in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). The …
[HTML][HTML] Opportunities and challenges for biofortification of cassava to address iron and zinc deficiency in Nigeria
IC Okwuonu, NN Narayanan, CN Egesi, NJ Taylor - Global Food Security, 2021 - Elsevier
Nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava (Manihot esculenta), and its production is
important to the country's economy. Cassava's edible storage roots act as a critical staple …
important to the country's economy. Cassava's edible storage roots act as a critical staple …