Phenotypic Diversity in Maize Landraces: A Systematic Review of Global Patterns, Methodological Approaches, and Implications for Breeding
Phenotypic evaluation remains a reliable approach for characterizing maize landrace diversity. However, standardized methodologies, greater integration with molecular data and cross-environment validation are needed to strengthen inference and utilization in breeding and conservation. The review also provides recommendations for improving agro-morphological assessment in maize landraces.
Authors
- Pedro Fato
- Paulino Munisse
- Arsenio Ndeve (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4878-6829)
- Kolawole Peter Oladiran
- Constantino Francisco Lhamine
- Suwilanji Nanyangwe
- Mable Chebichii Kipkoech
Institutions
- Eduardo Mondlane University (MZ)
- Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust (ZM)
- Instituto de Investigação Agrária de Moçambique (MZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Genes
- Published
- 2026-03-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/genes17040413
- Primary Topic
- Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- World Bank Group
- Universidade Eduardo Mondlane