Derera, J.    

Firstname:J. 
Surname:Derera 
Email:j.derera@cgiar.org 
Institute:IITA 
Homepage:http://www.iita.org 
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2025

Optimizing breeding strategies for early-maturing white maize through genetic diversity and population structure, Mukiti, H. M., Badu-Apraku, B., Abe, A.*, Adejumobi, I. I. and Derera, J., in: PloS ONE, volume 20, number 2: e0316793, pages 1-18, ISSN 1932-6203, 2025. [DOI]
 
A retrospective analysis of maize performance under low nitrogen stress conditions in sub-Saharan Africa, Gokoma, S., Kamutando, C. N.*, Siwela, M.* and Derera, J., in: Frontiers in Agronomy, volume 7, number -: 1490815, pages 1-13, ISSN 2673-3218, 2025. [DOI]
 

2024

Development of portfolio management tools in crop breeding programs: a case study of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa, Egesi, C., Mbanjo, E., Kawuki, R.*, Teeken, B., Rabbi, I. Y., Prempeh, R. N., Jiwuba, L.*, Njoku, D.*, Kulembeka, H.*, Gwandu, F.*, Woyengo, V. W.*, Parkes, E., Ofei, R., Banda, V. R., Ntawuruhunga, P., Derera, J., Weber, S. and Kulakow, P., in: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, volume 8, number -: 1322562, pages 1-13, ISSN 2571-581X, 2024. [DOI]
 
Q&A: Methods for estimating genetic gain in sub-Saharan Africa and achieving improved gains, Dieng, I., Gardunia, B., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Gemenet, D., Trognitz, B., Ofodile, S., Fowobaje, K. R., Ntukidem, S., Shah, T., Imoro, S., Tripathi, L., Mushoriwa, H ., Mbabazi, R., Salvo, S. and Derera, J., in: Plant Genome, volume 17, number -: e20471, pages 1-16, ISSN 1940-3372, 2024. [DOI]
 
Assessment of genetic diversity and heterotic alignment of CIMMYT and IITA maize inbred lines adapted to sub-Saharan Africa, Gonhi, T.*, Odong, T. L.*, Dramadri, I.*, Ochwo-Ssemakula, M.*, Chiteka, Z. A.*, Adjei, E. A.*, Muungani, D., Menkir, A., Badu-Apraku, B., Adejumobi, I. I., Uwimana, B., Dhliwayo, T., Wegary, D. and Derera, J., in: Crop Science, pages 1-19, ISSN 0011-183X, 2024. [DOI]
 
Approaches and progress in breeding drought-tolerant maize hybrids for tropical lowlands in west and central Africa, Menkir, A., Dieng, I., Gedil, M., Mengesha Abera, W., Oyekunle, M., Ribeiro, P. F.*, Adu, G. B.*, Yacoubou, A. M.*, Coulibaly, M.*, Bankole, F. A.*, Derera, J., Bossey, B., Unachukwu, N., Ilesanmi, O. J. and Meseka, S. K., in: Plant Genome, number -: e20437, pages 1-13, ISSN 1940-3372, 2024. [DOI]
 
Genotype x environment interaction and yield stability of soybean (Glycine max l.) genotypes in multi-environment trials (METs) in Nigeria, Abebe, A. T., Adewumi, A. S., Adebayo, M. A.*, Shaahu, A.*, Mushoriwa, H ., Alabi, T. R., Derera, J., Agbona, A . and Chigeza, G., in: Heliyon, volume 10, number -: e38097, pages 1-15, ISSN 2405-8440, 2024. [DOI]
 

2023

Analysis of population structure and genetic diversity in a Southern African soybean collection based on single nucleotide polymorphism markers, Tsindi, A.*, Eleblu, J. S. Y.*, Gasura, E.*, Mushoriwa, H., Tongoona, P.*, Danquah, E.*, Mwadzingeni, L.*, Zikhali, M.*, Ziramba, E.*, Mabuyaye, G.* and Derera, J., in: CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, volume 4, number -: 15, pages 1-14, ISSN 2662-4044, 2023. [DOI]
 
Diallel analysis of soybean (Glycine max L.) for biomass yield and root characteristics under low phosphorus soil conditions in western Ethiopia, Abebe, A. T., Adewale, S., Chigeza, G. and Derera, J., in: PloS ONE, volume 18, number 2: e0281075, pages 1-15, ISSN 1932-6203, 2023. [DOI]
 

2022

Grain yield potential and stability of soybean genotypes of different ages across diverse environments in southern Africa, Mushoriwa, H.*, Mathew, I., Gwata, E. T.*, Tongoona, P.* and Derera, J., in: Agronomy, volume 12, number 5: 1147, pages 1-11, ISSN 2073-4395, 2022. [DOI]
 
Contribution of temperate germplasm to the performance of maize hybrids under stress and non-stress environments in South Africa, Shandu, S. F.*, Gasura, E.*, Mashingaidze, K.* and Derera, J., in: South African Journal of Plant and Soil, volume 39, number 1, pages 1-11, ISSN 0257-1862, 2022. [DOI]
 

2021

Unpacking the value of traditional African vegetables for food and nutrition security, Mwadzingeni, L.*, Afari-Sefa, V.+, Shimelis, H.*, N'Danikou, S., Figlan, S.*, Depenbusch, L., Shayanowako, A. I. T.*, Chagomoka, T.*, Mushayi, M.*, Schreinemachers, P. and Derera, J., in: Food Security, volume 13, pages 1215-1226, ISSN 1876-4517, 2021. [DOI]
 
Grain yield gains and associated traits in tropical x temperate maize germplasm under high and low plant density, Ndou, V.*, Gasura, P.*, Chivenge, P.* and Derera, J., in: Euphytica, volume 217, number -: 186, pages 1-19, ISSN 0014-2336, 2021. [DOI]
 
Genetic diversity and heterotic orientation of South Africa maize inbred lines towards tropical and temperate testers, Shandu, S. F.*, Derera, J., Mashingaidze, K.* and Gasura, E.*, in: Euphytica, volume 217, number -: 164, pages 1-16, ISSN 0014-2336, 2021. [DOI]
 
Seed generation effect on quality of genetic information from maize (Zea mays L.) diallel cross for maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky) resistance, Kasozi, L. C.*, Derera, J., Tongoona, P.* and Gasura, E.*, in: Euphytica, volume 217, number -: 114, pages 1-17, ISSN 0014-2336, 2021. [DOI]