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Fanna Maina

Publications (3)

Evaluation of Genotypic Variation of Sorghum Varieties in the Southwestern Niger

Fanna Maina, Ousmane Seyni Diakité & Abdou Harou · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2026

Background: Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is grown in semi-arid regions, valued for its adaptation and drought tolerance. Understanding genotype × environment interactions is essential for developing stable, high-yielding cultivars. Methods: Eight sorghum genotypes were eva...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1747

Goats’ Responses to Local Sorghum Enriched with bmr6 Gene and Feeding Formulas in Niger

Ousmane Seyni Diakité, Fanna Maina, Abdelkader Mahamane Soulé, Alassan Nourou Allassan, Housseini Baba Haoua & Niaba Teme · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2026

Feed shortage has been identified as one main constraint limiting livestock productivity in Niger. Stover from cereal crops is a significant source of feed during the lean, long and dry season with producers showing preference for sorghum stover. Sorghum brown midrib (bmr) genes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1750

Prospection and Collection of Striga hermonthica Ecotypes and Cultivated Millet in Niger: Towards Improved Control Strategies

Saidou Sabo Salamatou, Fanna Maina, Moussa Soulé, Abdoulaye Ali Koura, Riyazaddin Mohammed, Harouna Issa Amadou & Bakasso Yacoubou · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Among the dominat food crops (millet, sorghum, cowpea), millet holds a central place in the national food security strategy. However, production remains insufficient to meet the population's needs. This productivity gap is attributed to various biotic and abiotic factors  among w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5716