African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6934

Full Length Research Paper

Combining ability of maize (Zea mays) inbred lines resistant to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth evaluated under artificial Striga infestation

Haron Karaya
  • Haron Karaya
  • Monsanto Kenya Limited, P. O. Box 47686-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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Kiarie Njoroge
  • Kiarie Njoroge
  • University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture, Upper Kabete Campus, P. O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Stephen Mugo
  • Stephen Mugo
  • International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), P. O. Box 1041-00621, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Emmanuel S. Ariga
  • Emmanuel S. Ariga
  • University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture, Upper Kabete Campus, P. O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Fred Kanampiu
  • Fred Kanampiu
  • International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), P. O. Box 1041-00621, Nairobi, Kenya.
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John Nderitu
  • John Nderitu
  • University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture, Upper Kabete Campus, P. O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 18 June 2012
  •  Accepted: 21 March 2014
  •  Published: 17 April 2014

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