Genomic Selection Strategies for Enhancing Drought Tolerance in Maize Cultivars in Semi-Arid Zones

1.1 Introduction

In this section, Genomic Selection Strategies for Enhancing Drought Tolerance in Maize Cultivars in Semi-Arid Zones is discussed, with relevant and recent citations. As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the aim and objectives of the study. Others are significance of the study, scope of work, research hypothesis and questions, limitation of the study and definition of terms.

1.4 Aim and Objectives of the Study

This research seeks to enhance the Drought Tolerance in Maize Cultivars in Semi-Arid Zones. To achieve this aim, the study has the following objectives:

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2.1 Introduction

This chapter presents existing knowledge, relevant theories, previous research findings, and the methods used by other researchers to provide background information on Genomic Selection Strategies for Enhancing Drought Tolerance in Maize Cultivars in Semi-Arid Zones. This section also documents the state of the art on the subject under study and provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature. In this research work the literature review includes the conceputal review, theoretical framework, the review of related literature …