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R. Asiedu

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h-index: 36
Works: 286
Citations: 5,292

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Genome sequencing of the staple food crop white Guinea yam enables the development of a molecular marker for sex determination
Muluneh Tamiru, Satoshi Natsume, Hiroki Takagi, Benjamen White +28 more
2017BMC Biology139 citations Open access
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Review of empirical and emerging breeding methods and tools for yam ( Dioscorea spp.) improvement: Status and prospects
K. Darkwa, B. Olasanmi, R. Asiedu, A. Asfaw
2019Plant Breeding127 citations Open access
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Improved propagation methods to raise the productivity of yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.)
B. Aighewi, R. Asiedu, N. Maroya, M. Balogun
2015Food Security97 citations Open access
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Chromosome evolution and the genetic basis of agronomically important traits in greater yam
J. Bredeson, J. Lyons, Ibukun O. Oniyinde, N. Okereke +29 more
2021Nature Communications80 citations Open access
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Phenotypic and molecular assessment of genetic structure and diversity in a panel of winged yam (Dioscorea alata) clones and cultivars
P. Agre, Flora Asibe, K. Darkwa, A. Edemodu +4 more
2019Scientific Reports70 citations Open access
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Comparative assessment of genetic diversity matrices and clustering methods in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) based on morphological and molecular markers
K. Darkwa, P. Agre, B. Olasanmi, Kohtaro Iseki +9 more
2020Scientific Reports63 citations Open access
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Genome analyses reveal the hybrid origin of the staple crop white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata)
Yu Sugihara, K. Darkwa, Hiroki Yaegashi, Satoshi Natsume +20 more
2020Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America51 citations Open access
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Floral Biology and Pollination Efficiency in Yam (Dioscorea spp.)
J. M. Mondo, P. Agre, A. Edemodu, P. Adebola +3 more
2020Agriculture41 citations Open access
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Identification of quantitative trait nucleotides and candidate genes for tuber yield and mosaic virus tolerance in an elite population of white guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) using genome-wide association scan
P. Agre, P. Norman, R. Asiedu, A. Asfaw
2021BMC Plant Biology35 citations Open access
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Genome-Wide Association Analysis for Tuber Dry Matter and Oxidative Browning in Water Yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
Cobes Gatarira, P. Agre, R. Matsumoto, A. Edemodu +4 more
2020Plants35 citations Open access
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Spatial Multivariate Cluster Analysis for Defining Target Population of Environments in West Africa for Yam Breeding
T. Alabi, P. Adebola, A. Asfaw, D. De Koeyer +2 more
2019International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research33 citations Open access
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Genomic Resources for Water Yam (Dioscorea alata L.): Analyses of EST-Sequences, De Novo Sequencing and GBS Libraries
C. Saski, R. Bhattacharjee, B. Scheffler, R. Asiedu
2015PLoS ONE32 citations Open access
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Identification of QTLs Controlling Resistance/Tolerance to Striga hermonthica in an Extra-Early Maturing Yellow Maize Population
B. Badu‐Apraku, S. Adewale, A. Paterne, M. Gedil +1 more
2020Agronomy31 citations Open access
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Genome-Wide Association Studies for Sex Determination and Cross-Compatibility in Water Yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
J. M. Mondo, P. Agre, R. Asiedu, M. Akoroda +1 more
2021Plants29 citations Open access
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Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization
P. Agre, A. Dassou, L. Loko, Roger Idossou +8 more
202127 citations
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Potential returns to yam research investment in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond
D. Mignouna, A. Akinola, T. Abdoulaye, A. Alene +8 more
2020Outlook on Agriculture26 citations Open access
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Yam propagation using Aeroponics technology
M. Balogun, R. Asiedu, P. Lava-Kumar
201426 citations Open access
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Soybean Lines Adapted to Sub-Saharan Africa Using Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Markers
S. Chander, A. Garcia-Oliveira, M. Gedil, T. Shah +3 more
2021Agronomy25 citations Open access
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Multiple-Traits Selection in White Guinea Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) Genotypes
P. Norman, P. Agre, R. Asiedu, A. Asfaw
2022Plants24 citations Open access
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Population Genomics of Yams: Evolution and Domestication of Dioscorea Species
Yu Sugihara, Aoi Kudoh, M. Oli, Hiroki Takagi +7 more
2021Population Genomics24 citations Open access
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Yield gains and associated changes in an early yellow bi-parental maize population following genomic selection for Striga resistance and drought tolerance
B. Badu‐Apraku, A. Talabi, M. Fakorede, Y. Fasanmade +3 more
2019BMC Plant Biology24 citations Open access
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Low Soil Nutrient Tolerance and Mineral Fertilizer Response in White Guinea Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) Genotypes
R. Matsumoto, H. Ishikawa, A. Asfaw, R. Asiedu
2021Frontiers in Plant Science23 citations Open access
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Genetic parameters, prediction, and selection in a white Guinea yam early‐generation breeding population using pedigree information
A. Asfaw, Dotun Samuel Aderonmu, K. Darkwa, D. De Koeyer +5 more
2020Crop science23 citations Open access
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Development of Genomic Simple Sequence Repeat Markers for Yam
Muluneh Tamiru, S. Yamanaka, Chikako Mitsuoka, Pachakkil Babil +5 more
201523 citations Open access
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Genotyping-by-Sequencing to Unlock Genetic Diversity and Population Structure in White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.)
R. Bhattacharjee, P. Agre, G. Bauchet, D. De Koeyer +6 more
2020Agronomy22 citations Open access
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Cross compatibility in intraspecific and interspecific hybridization in yam (Dioscorea spp.)
J. M. Mondo, P. Agre, A. Edemodu, R. Asiedu +2 more
2022Scientific Reports21 citations Open access
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Gains in Grain Yield of Extra-Early Maize during Three Breeding Periods under Drought and Rainfed Conditions
Baffour Badu-Apraku, A. Talabi, B. Ifie, Y. Chabi +3 more
2018Crop science21 citations Open access
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Assessment of the Suitability of Different Cassava Varieties for Gari and Fufu Flour Production in Liberia
W. Awoyale, R. Asiedu, William K. C. Kawalawu, A. Abass +4 more
202020 citations Open access
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Seed Yam Production Using High-Quality Minitubers Derived from Plants Established with Vine Cuttings
B. Aighewi, N. Maroya, Lava Kumar, M. Balogun +3 more
2021Agronomy19 citations Open access
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Identification of QTLs for grain yield and other traits in tropical maize under Striga infestation
B. Badu‐Apraku, S. Adewale, A. Paterne, M. Gedil +2 more
2020PLoS ONE19 citations Open access
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Seed yam production from whole tubers versus minisetts
B. Aighewi, N. Maroya, R. Asiedu, D. Aihebhoria +2 more
2020Journal of Crop Improvement19 citations Open access
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Variability and genetic merits of white Guinea yam landraces in Nigeria
P. Agre, A. Edemodu, J. Obidiegwu, P. Adebola +2 more
2023Frontiers in Plant Science18 citations Open access
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Diversity of white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) cultivars from Benin as revealed by agro-morphological traits and SNP markers
P. Agre, A. Dassou, L. Loko, Roger Idossou +8 more
2021Plant genetic resources18 citations Open access
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Genetic parameter estimation and selection in advanced breeding population of white Guinea yam
P. Norman, P. Tongoona, A. Danquah, E. Danquah +4 more
2021Journal of Crop Improvement18 citations Open access
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Seed yam production from minisetts: a training manual
B. Aighewi, N. Maroya, R. Asiedu
201418 citations
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Optimized Protocol for In Vitro Pollen Germination in Yam (Dioscorea spp.)
J. M. Mondo, P. Agre, R. Asiedu, M. Akoroda +1 more
2021Plants17 citations Open access
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Simple sequence repeat‐based mini‐core collection for white Guinea yam ( Dioscorea rotundata ) germplasm
Babil Pachakkil, S. Yamanaka, G. Girma, R. Matsumoto +7 more
2020Crop science17 citations Open access
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Genetic Variances and Heritabilities of Traits of an Early Yellow Maize Population after Cycles of Improvement for Striga Resistance and Drought Tolerance
Baffour Badu-Apraku, B. Ifie, A. Talabi, E. Obeng-Bio +1 more
2018Crop science17 citations Open access
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Can Parentage Analysis Facilitate Breeding Activities in Root and Tuber Crops?
P. Norman, A. Asfaw, P. Tongoona, A. Danquah +3 more
2018Agriculture15 citations Open access
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Assessment of heavy metals and microbial contamination of gari from Liberia
W. Awoyale, R. Asiedu, William K. C. Kawalawu, B. Maziya-Dixon +3 more
2017Food Science & Nutrition14 citations Open access
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Paternity Assignment in White Guinea Yam (Dioscorea Rotundata) Half-Sib Progenies from Polycross Mating Design Using SNP Markers
P. Norman, A. Paterne, A. Danquah, P. Tongoona +5 more
2020Plants13 citations Open access
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Relative efficiency of positive selection and tissue culture for generating pathogen-free planting materials of yam (Dioscorea spp.)
M. Balogun, Norbert Maroya, J. Augusto, A. Ajayi +3 more
201713 citations Open access
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In Vivo Yam ( Dioscorea spp.) Vine Multiplication Technique: The Plausible Solution to Seed Yam Generation Menace
E. Otoo, T. G. Anyakanmi, H. Kikuno, R. Asiedu
201613 citations Open access
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Comparative Reliability of Screening Parameters for Anthracnose Resistance in Water Yam (Dioscorea alata).
C. Nwadili, J. Augusto, R. Bhattacharjee, J. Atehnkeng +5 more
2017Plant Disease12 citations Open access
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Variation in Tuber Dry Matter Content and Starch Pasting Properties of White Guinea Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) Genotypes Grown in Three Agroecologies of NIGERIA
R. Matsumoto, A. Asfaw, D. De Koeyer, S. Muranaka +4 more
2021Agronomy11 citations Open access
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Adoption potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.), Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae composting technology among smallholder farmers in Greater Ahafo-Ano, Ashanti region of Ghana
D. Dzepe, M. Osae, Janet O. Asabre, A. Twumasi +5 more
2024Green Technologies and Sustainability10 citations Open access
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Genome-wide dissection of the genetic factors underlying food quality in boiled and pounded white Guinea yam.
A. Asfaw, P. Agre, R. Matsumoto, Alice Adenike Olatunji +8 more
2023The Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture10 citations Open access
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Yam seed system characteristics in Nigeria: Local practices, preferences, and the implications for seed system interventions
E. Stuart, A. Asfaw, P. Adebola, N. Maroya +4 more
2021Outlook on Agriculture10 citations Open access
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Seed Viability, Seedling Growth and Yield in White Guinea Yam
P. Norman, A. Danquah, A. Asfaw, P. Tongoona +2 more
2020Agronomy10 citations Open access
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Association mapping of plant sex and cross-compatibility related traits in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) clones
A. Asfaw, J. M. Mondo, P. Agre, R. Asiedu +1 more
2022BMC Plant Biology9 citations Open access
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