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Correlation Between Agronomic and Stem Borer (Sesamia Calamistis) Resistant Traits In Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench)

  1. Evilla Olabiyi Badiru Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe,
  2. Ononokpono Glory Enoette Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe
  3. Zainab Abdu Mashi Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe
  4. Dantanko Hadiza Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe
  5. Nwachukwu Ndidiamaka Gladys Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe
  6. Azuogu Jecinta Chidima Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe
  7. Ighedosa Esther Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe
  8. Obiageli Ubochi Promise Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe
  9. Dolapo Adesina Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe
  10. Adeboye Seyi Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe
  11. Nneamaka Okpah Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe

Abstract

Stem borer (Sesamia calamistis) infestation remains a significant challenge in sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench) cultivation, leading to substantial yield losses in Nigeria. This study is aimed at investigating the interrelationship between agronomic and resistant traits of stem borer (Sesamia calamistis), and its influence on selection. The study was carried out at the research field of Plant Breeding Unit, Department of Agriculture Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency. Forty (40) sorghum genotypes were assessed for their resistance based on parameters such as Leaf Damage, Dead Heart, Tunnel length, Exit Hole and some agronomic and yield components. The results revealed varying degrees of resistance among the genotypes, providing valuable insights for breeding programs aimed at developing stem borer-resistant sorghum varieties suitable for Nigerian agro-ecosystems.

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