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K. Darkwa

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K. Darkwa — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 9
Works: 25
Citations: 579

Most-cited papers

Evaluation of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes for drought stress adaptation in Ethiopia
K. Darkwa, Daniel Ambachew, H. Mohammed, A. Asfaw +1 more
2016164 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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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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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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Gene action and combining ability studies for grain yield and its related traits in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
E. Y. Owusu, I. Amegbor, K. Darkwa, R. Oteng‐Frimpong +1 more
201815 citations Open access
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Growth and yield response of maize to integrated nutrient management of chicken manure and inorganic fertilizer in different agroecological zones
M. Essilfie, K. Darkwa, Veronica Asamoah
2024Heliyon13 citations Open access
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Number of Nodes and Part of Vine Cutting Effect on the Growth and Yield of Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) in Transitional Zone of Ghana
M. Essilfie, Harrison Kwame Dapaah, J. Tevor, K. Darkwa
201612 citations Open access
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Identification of QTLs Controlling Resistance to Anthracnose Disease in Water Yam (Dioscorea alata)
P. Agre, K. Darkwa, B. Olasanmi, O. Kolade +8 more
2022Genes9 citations Open access
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Assessment of fall armyworm tolerant maize hybrids for sustainable maize production in sub-Saharan Africa
I. Amegbor, G. B. Adu, Charles Nelimor, B. Prasanna +14 more
2025Phytoparasitica8 citations Open access
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Trends in genetic gain for yam in the IITA breeding program
A. Asfaw, P. Agre, I. Dieng, Patrick Adebola +8 more
2024Crop science8 citations Open access
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Genetic parameter estimates and selection gain for multiple traits in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) in Ghana
K. Darkwa, E. A. Adjei, E. B. Chamba, Alhassan Sayibu +9 more
2025Euphytica4 citations Open access
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The Morphometric Evidence and Antifungal Activity of Chromolaena odorata in Western Cameroon
G. Chuyong, I. Duah, K. Darkwa
2019Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants4 citations
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A SNP-Based Linkage Map and QTL Identi�cation for Resistance to Yam Anthracnose Disease (YAD) in Water Yam (Dioscorea alata)
K. Darkwa
20202 citations
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Application of Predictive Breeding in Yam Improvement for West Africa
A. Asfaw, Samuel D. Aderonmu, P. Norman, K. Darkwa +12 more
20192 citations
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Varietal Response of Maize (Zea mays) to Integrated Nutrient Management of NPK and Chicken Manure Amendments
M. Essilfie, H. Dapaah, K. Darkwa, D. Timpabi +1 more
20172 citations Open access
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Effects of Inorganic Fertilizer Application on the Quality and Sensory Attributes of White Yam ( Dioscorea rotundata ) Varieties
Liticia Effah-Manu, K. Darkwa, E. A. Adjei, E. Letsyo +3 more
2026International journal of food Science1 citations Open access
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Yam genetic diversity in Sub-Saharan Africa: implications for conservation and breeding
Amal Messadia, P. Agre, K. Darkwa, E. A. Adjei +12 more
2026BMC Plant Biology1 citations Open access
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Farmer trait preferences and implications for demand-led yam breeding in selected production areas of West Africa
Mary-Ann Mazza, Ikenna Nnabue, H. Oselebe, K. Darkwa +8 more
2026Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems1 citations Open access
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Genome analyses reveal the hybrid origin of the staple food crop white Guinea yam
Yu Sugihara, K. Darkwa, Hiroki Yaegashi, Satoshi Natsume +20 more
2020bioRxiv1 citations Open access
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Genome wide association studies in yam reveal the challenge of high heterozygosity
P. Agre, K. Darkwa, Iseki Kohtaro, R. Matsumoto +1 more
2025Scientific Reports0 citations Open access
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Interaction Between Yellow Flesh Cassava Genotypes and Environmental Conditions Across Three Agro-Ecological Zones in Ghana
G. Amenorpe, K. Darkwa, E. O. Adu, P. A. Asare +6 more
2025Journal of Agricultural Sciences0 citations Open access
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The Response of Local White Guinea Yam Cultivars to the Vine Cutting Propagation Technique Using Locally Available Rooting Substrates
Ziblila Sayibu, D. Yahaya, E. Chamba, K. Darkwa +2 more
2023Biotechnology Journal International0 citations Open access
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Genetic Variation and Trait Associations of Grain Yield and Other Quantitative Traits for Identification of Promising Wheat (Triticum spp.) Accessions under Nitrogen Stress
Muazu Issifu, K. Darkwa, P. Krishnaraj, S. Desai +5 more
20180 citations Open access
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