Publications by authors named "Barage Moussa"
Article Synopsis
- Sweetpotato, a major crop in sub-Saharan Africa, has diverse accessions in Niger, Nigeria, and Benin that have yet to be fully studied for their genetic potential.
- The study utilized Diversity Arrays Technology (DArTseq) to genotype 271 sweetpotato accessions, revealing high genetic diversity with varying degrees across different chromosomes.
- Results indicated four distinct populations based on genetic structure, showcasing a mix of accessions from various countries and highlighting unique traits within Nigerian and Beninese landraces.
Selection of new sweetpotato hybrids for West Africa using accelerated breeding scheme and genotype × environment interaction under drought stress.
Issa Zakari Mahaman Mourtala Happiness Ogba Oselebe Dan-Jimo Baina Ifeanyi Maxwell Nwankwo Innocent Aristide Carlos Houdegbe Baragé Moussa
Sci Rep
April 2023
West Africa is a dry region and drought tolerant sweetpotato cultivar was not reported. The objective of this study was to develop higher yielding drought tolerant sweetpotato hybrids following accelerated breeding scheme (ABS), and study G × E interaction. During advanced yield trial, the assessment of clones was conducted in six locations: four in Niger and two in Nigeria.
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- Reactive species generated during plant metabolism, especially in photosynthesis, can lead to oxidative stress, but flavonoids in leaves help mitigate this damage.
- Glycosylation plays a crucial role in maintaining flavonoid levels, and the Populus tremula x P. alba species has a specific enzyme (UGT72A2) that helps in this process, affecting plant growth and health.
- Transgenic poplar with altered UGT72A2 expression shows significant changes in growth and oxidative stress indicators, highlighting the enzyme's role and prompting further questions on the relationship between glycosylation, flavonoid biosynthesis, and oxidative stress management.