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Identifying drivers for variability in maize (Zea mays L.) yield in Ghana: A meta-regression approach

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  • Kouame, Anselme K.K.
  • Bindraban, Prem S.
  • Kissiedu, Isaac N.
  • Atakora, Williams K.
  • El Mejahed, Khalil

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Maize is the main cereal crop in Ghana, but its production is adversely affected by various biotic and abiotic factors.

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  • Kouame, Anselme K.K. & Bindraban, Prem S. & Kissiedu, Isaac N. & Atakora, Williams K. & El Mejahed, Khalil, 2023. "Identifying drivers for variability in maize (Zea mays L.) yield in Ghana: A meta-regression approach," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 209(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:209:y:2023:i:c:s0308521x23000720
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2023.103667
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