Research Topics:
Genomic selection: Incorporating pedigree and G x E interactions under optimum and stress conditions
Selection indices: Applications in multi-location and multi-trait data analysis for varietal selection
G x E interaction: Analysis and optimization of testing schemes for maize breeding programs
Evaluation of Methods and Strategies for Parental Selection
Bayesian Decision theory, Optimal Candidate Selection (OCS) and Cross Selection
Parental contribution in multi-parental crosses
Regional On-Farm Trials: Improvement Using Environmental Data
Identification of environmental parameters
Multivariate, Mixed and Bayesian models for analysis
Seed production research (optimizing seed yield in commercial seed production, developing and validating fake seed detection and tracking methods)
Mechanisms of water use in drying soil conditions under different vapor pressure deficits in drought and heat stress.
Screening of IITA elite early and extra-early maize populations and local accessions from Coastal and Sahel regions of West Africa under artificial fall armyworm infestation.
Understanding of diagnosis, distribution, and diversity of ear rot pathogens of maize in eastern Africa.
Please contact the student research coordinators via email for more information.
Dr. Dan Makumbi (D.Makumbi@cgiar.org)
Dr. Biswanath Das (B.Das@cgair.org)
Dr. Cosmos Magorokosho (C.Magorokosho@cgiar.org)
Dr. Abebe Menkir (A.Menkir@cgiar.org)