Correlation Between Agronomic and Stem Borer (Sesamia Calamistis) Resistant Traits In Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench)

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 02 | Page : –
    By

    Evilla Olabiyi Badiru,

  • Ononokpono Glory Enoette,

  • Zainab Abdu Mashi,

  • Dantanko Hadiza,

  • Nwachukwu Ndidiamaka Gladys,

  • Azuogu Jecinta Chidima,

  • Ighedosa Esther,

  • Obiageli Ubochi Promise,

  • Dolapo Adesina,

  • Adeboye Seyi,

  • Nneamaka Okpah,

  1. Deputy Director, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe,, Abuja, Nigeria.
  2. Assistant Chief Research officer, Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  3. Assistant Chief Research officer, Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  4. Assistant Chief Research officer, Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  5. Assistant Chief Research officer, Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  6. Chief Research Officer, Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  7. Chief Research Officer, Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  8. Chief Research Officer, Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  9. Assistant Director, Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  10. Assistant Director, Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
  11. Research Student, Department of Agultural Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Development and Research Agency, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract

Stem borer (Sesamia calamistis) infestation remains a significant challenge in sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench) cultivation, leading to substantial yield losses in Nigeria. This study is aimed at investigating the interrelationship between agronomic and resistant traits of stem borer (Sesamia calamistis), and its influence on selection. The study was carried out at the research field of Plant Breeding Unit, Department of Agriculture Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency. Forty (40) sorghum genotypes were assessed for their resistance based on parameters such as Leaf Damage, Dead Heart, Tunnel length, Exit Hole and some agronomic and yield components. The results revealed varying degrees of resistance among the genotypes, providing valuable insights for breeding programs aimed at developing stem borer-resistant sorghum varieties suitable for Nigerian agro-ecosystems.

Keywords: Sorghum Bicolor, Sesamia Calamistis, Stem Borer Resistance, Correlation, tunnel length.

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology ]

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Evilla Olabiyi Badiru, Ononokpono Glory Enoette, Zainab Abdu Mashi, Dantanko Hadiza, Nwachukwu Ndidiamaka Gladys, Azuogu Jecinta Chidima, Ighedosa Esther, Obiageli Ubochi Promise, Dolapo Adesina, Adeboye Seyi, Nneamaka Okpah. Correlation Between Agronomic and Stem Borer (Sesamia Calamistis) Resistant Traits In Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench). Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology. 2025; 15(02):-.
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Evilla Olabiyi Badiru, Ononokpono Glory Enoette, Zainab Abdu Mashi, Dantanko Hadiza, Nwachukwu Ndidiamaka Gladys, Azuogu Jecinta Chidima, Ighedosa Esther, Obiageli Ubochi Promise, Dolapo Adesina, Adeboye Seyi, Nneamaka Okpah. Correlation Between Agronomic and Stem Borer (Sesamia Calamistis) Resistant Traits In Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench). Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology. 2025; 15(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjobt/article=2025/view=202729


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Volume 15
Issue 02
Received 16/11/2024
Accepted 21/02/2025
Published 04/03/2025
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