Agre, A. P.    

Firstname:A. P. 
Surname:Agre 
Email:p.agre@cgiar.org 
Institute:IITA 
Homepage:http://www.iita.org 
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2025

Genetic parameter estimates and selection gain for multiple traits in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) in Ghana, Darkwa, K .*, Adjei, E. A.*, Chamba, E.*, Sayibu, A.*, Amegbor, I. K.*, Agyapong, F. A.*, Sayibu, Z.*, Sayibu, I.*, Kangmennaang, M.*, Issifu, M.*, Agre, A. P., Adebola, P. O. and Asfaw, A., in: Euphytica, volume 221, number -: 23, pages 1-16, ISSN 0014-2336, 2025. [DOI]
 
The importance of genotyping within the climate-smart plant breeding value chain-integrative tools for genetic enhancement programs, Garcia-Olivera, A, L. +, Ortiz, R ., Sarsu, F., Rasmussen, S., Agre, A. P., Asfaw, A., Kante, S. and Chander, S.*, in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 15, number -: 1518123, pages 1-26, ISSN 1664-462X, 2025. [DOI]
 

2024

Genetic architecture of post-harvest tuber quality traits in bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.) germplasm through association mapping, Adewumi, A. S., Asare, P. A.*, Akintayo, O. T., Adejumobi, I. I., Adu, M. O.*, Taah, K. J.*, Afutu, E.*, Opoku, V. A.*, Stanley, A., Akaba, S.*, Mondo, J.*, Mushoriwa, H . and Agre, A. P., in: Frontiers in Horticulture, volume 3, number -: 1373327, pages 1-17, ISSN 2813-3595, 2024. [DOI]
 
Exploring quantitative trait nucleotides associated with response to yam mosaic virus severity and tuber yield traits in Dioscorea praehensilis Benth. germplasm via genome-wide association scanning, Adewumi, A. S., Adejumobi, I. I., Opoku, V. A.*, Asare, P. A.*, Adu, M. O.*, Taah, K. J.*, Stanley, A. E.*, Olatunde, T. E.*, Afutu, E.*, Akaba, S.*, Mushoriwa, H . and Agre, A. P., in: Frontiers in Horticulture, volume 3, number - :1459476, pages 1-15, ISSN 2813-3595, 2024. [DOI]
 
Exploring the genetic resources of yam in the democratic republic of Congo: implications for breeding, Adejumobi, I. I., Adewumi, A. S., Ouattara, F., Olatunde, E., Adheka, J. G.*, Onautshu, D.*, Kayondo, S. I., Alaba, O., Mushoriwa, H . and Agre, A. P., in: Frontiers in Horticulture, volume 3, number -: 1510083, pages 1-14, ISSN 2813-3595, 2024. [DOI]
 
Crop calendar optimization for climate change adaptation in yam farming in South- Kivu, eastern D.R. Congo, Mondo, J.*, Chuma, G. B.*, Matiti, H. M.*, Kihye, J. B.*, Bagula, E.*, Karume, K.*, Kahindo, C.*, Egeru, A.*, Majaliwa, J. M.*, Agre, A. P., Adebola, P. O. and Asfaw, A., in: PLoS ONE, volume 19, number 9: e0309775, pages 1-26, ISSN 1932-6203, 2024. [DOI]
 
Exploring the genetic diversity and population structure of aerial yams (Dioscorea bulbifera L.) DArT-seq and agronomic traits, Ekaette, E.*, Nwofia, E.*, Okocha, P.*, Nnnabue, I.*, Eluwa, K.*, Obidiegwu, J.* and Agre, A. P., in: PLoS ONE, volume 19, number 8: e0306631, pages 1-19, ISSN 1932-6203, 2024. [DOI]
 
Farming practices, varietal preferences, and land suitability analyses for yam production in Eastern D.R. Congo: implications for breeding initiatives and food sovereignty, Mondo, J.*, Chuma, G. B.*, Matiti, H. M.*, Balezi, A. Z.*, Kihye, J. B.*, Ayagirwe, R.*, Agre, A. P., Banda, V. B., Adebola, P. O. and Asfaw, A., in: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, volume 8, number -: 1324646, pages 1-15, ISSN 2571-581X, 2024. [DOI]
 
Genome-wide mapping uncovers significant quantitative trait loci associated with yam mosaic virus infection, yield and dry matter content in White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.), Adjei, E. A.*, Odong, T. L.*, Esuma, W.*, Bhattacharjee, R., Agre, A. P., Adebola, P. O., Chamba, E.*, Asfaw, A., Dramadri, I.*, Mbabazi, S. T.*, Edema, R.*, Ozimati, A.*, Ochwo-Ssemakula, M.* and Alicai, T.*, in: Frontiers in Horticulture, volume 3, number -: 1365567, pages 1-13, ISSN 2813-3595, 2024. [DOI]
 
Agronomic performance and yield stability of elite white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) genotypes grown in multiple environments in Nigeria, Olatunji, A. A., Gana, A. S.*, Tolorunse, K. D.*, Agre, A. P., Adebola, P. O. and Asfaw, A., in: Agronomy, volume 14, number 9: 2093, pages 1-16, ISSN 2073-4395, 2024. [DOI]
 
Agronomic performance and consumer acceptability of improved water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) varieties in the Republic of Benin, Dansi, M.*, Loko, Y.*, Fakorede, J.*, Agre, A. P., Laly, J.*, Amegan, A.*, Ogou, H.*, Adebola, P. O., Yedomonhan, H.* and Dansi, A.*, in: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, volume 18, number -: 101292, pages 1-12, ISSN 2666-1543, 2024. [DOI]
 
Genetic diversity and population structure of Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) germplasm from Sierra Leone and Togo based on KASP-SNP genotyping, Bhattacharjee, R., Luseni, M. M., Ametefe, K., Agre, A. P., Kumar, P. L. and Grenville-Briggs, L. J., in: Agronomy, volume 14, number 11: 2458, pages 1-17, ISSN 2073-4395, 2024. [DOI]
 
Extent and patterns of morphological and molecular genetic diversity and population structure of Nigerian Taro cultivars, Oladimeji, J. J., Abe, A.*, Kumar, P. L., Agre, A. P., Ilesanmi, O. J., Vetukuri, R. R. and Bhattacharjee, R., in: BMC Plant Biology, volume 24, number -: 1077, pages 1-15, ISSN 1471-2229, 2024. [DOI]
 
Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] genotypes using agro-morphological traits and SNP markers, Chiemeke, F. K.*, Olasanmi, B.*, Agre, A. P., Mushoriwa, H ., Chigeza, G. and Abebe, A. T., in: Genes, volume 15, number 11: 1373, pages 1-16, ISSN 2073-4425, 2024. [DOI]
 
Trends in genetic gain for yam in the IITA breeding program, Asfaw, A., Agre, A. P., Dieng, I., Adebola, P. O., Obidiegwu, J.*, Chamba, E.*, Darkwa, K.*, Otoo, E.*, Dansi, A.*, Dibi, K. E. B., Kouakou, A. M. and Asiedu, R., in: Crop Science, pages 1-13, ISSN 0011-183X, 2024. [DOI]
 
Multi-trait selection index for simultaneous selection of water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) genotypes, Ouattara, F., Agre, A. P., Adejumobi, I. I., Akoroda, M. O.*, Sorho, F., Ayolié, K. and Bhattacharjee, R., in: Agronomy, volume 14, number 1: 128, pages 1-21, ISSN 2073-4395, 2024. [DOI]
 
Identification of diagnostic KASP-SNP markers for routine breeding activities in yam (Dioscorea spp.), Agre, A. P., Clark, L. V., Garcia-Oliveira, A. L.+, Bohar, R., Adebola, P. O., Asiedu, R., Terauchi, R. and Asfaw, A., in: Plant Genome, volume 17, number -: e20419, pages 1-11, ISSN 1940-3372, 2024. [DOI]
 

2023

Food quality profile of pounded yam and implications for yam breeding, Otegbayo, B.*, Oluyinka, O.*, Tanimola, A.*, Fawehinmi, B.*, Alamu, A.*, Bolaji, T.*, Madu, T.*, Okoye, B.*, Chijioke, U.*, Ofoeze, M.*, Alamu, E. O., Adesokan, M., Ayetigbo, O., Bouniol, A., DJibril-Mousa, I.*, Adinsi, L.*, Akissoe, N. H.*, Cornet, D., Agre, A. P., Amele, A., Obidiegwu, J.* and Maziya-Dixon, B., in: Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture, pages 1-17, ISSN 0022-5142, 2023. [DOI]
 
Multi-trait selection index for superior agronomic and tuber quality traits in bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.), Adewumi, A. S., Asare, P. A.*, Adejumobi, I. I., Adu, M. O.*, Taah, K. J.*, Adewale, S., Mondo, J. and Agre, A. P., in: Agronomy, volume 13, number 3: 682, pages 1-16, ISSN 2073-4395, 2023. [DOI]
 
Genome-wide association studies of Striga resistance in extra-early maturing quality protein maize inbred lines, Okunlola, G., Badu-Apraku, B., Ariyo, O.*, Agre, A. P., Offornedo, Q. N. and Ayo-Vaughan, M. A.*, in: G3-Genes Genomes Genetics, volume 13, number 2: jkac237, pages 1-11, ISSN 2160-1836, 2023. [DOI]
 
Genetic diversity and population structure of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) germplasm from Sierra Leone and Togo based on KASP- SNP genotyping, Bhattacharjee, R., Luseni, M. M., Ametefe, K., Agre, A. P., Kumar, P. L. and Grenville-Briggs, L. J., in: Journal Article Preprints, pages 1-21, 2023. [DOI]
 
Variation in protein content, starch components, selected minerals and their bioavailability in bambara groundnut accessions, Siwale, J.*, Labuschagne, M.*, Gerrano, A. S.*, Agre, A. P. and Ntombokulunga, N. W.*, in: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, volume 115, number -: 104991, pages 1-11, ISSN 0889-1575, 2023. [DOI]
 
Farmers' perspective toward a demand led yam breeding in Nigeria, Kalu, C.*, Nnabue, I.*, Edemodu, A., Agre, A. P., Adebola, P. O., Asfaw, A. and Obidiegwu, J.*, in: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, volume 7, number -: 1227920, pages 1-14, ISSN 2571-581X, 2023. [DOI]
 
Molecular and phenotypic profiling of white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) breeding lines, Norman, P. E., Asfaw, A., Agre, A. P., Danquah, A.*, Tongoona, P.*, Danquah, E.* and Asiedu, R., in: Frontiers in Horticulture, volume 2, number -: 1290521, pages 1-14, ISSN 2813-3595, 2023. [DOI]
 
Habitat range shift and prediction of the potential future distribution of Ricinodendron heudelotii (Baill.) Heckel in Benin (West Africa), Hounsou-Dindin, G.*, Idohou, R.*, Agre, A. P., Hounkpevi, A.*, Adomou, A.*, Assogbadjo, A. E.* and Kakai, R. G.*, in: Heliyon, volume 9, number 9: e20199, pages 1-10, ISSN 2405-8440, 2023. [DOI]
 
Mapping quantitative trait loci and predicting candidate genes for Striga resistance in maize using resistance donor line derived from Zea diploperennis, Badu-Apraku, B., Adewale, S., Agre, A. P., Offornedo, Q. N. and Gedil, M., in: Frontiers in Genetics, volume 14, number -: 1012460, pages 1-14, ISSN 1664-8021, 2023. [DOI]
 
Genetic purity of yam (Dioscorea spp.) multiplied through different seed multiplication techniques based on DArT SNP markers, Maroya, N., Agre, A. P. and Balogun, M., in: Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization, pages 1-6, ISSN 1479-2621, 2023. [DOI]
 
Genome-wide dissection of the genetic factors underlying food quality in boiled and pounded white Guinea yam, Asfaw, A., Agre, A. P., Matsumoto, R., Olatunji, A. A., Edemodu, A., Olusola, T., Odom-Kolombia, O. L., Adesokan, M., Alamu, E. O., Adebola, P. O., Asiedu, R. and Maziya-Dixon, B., in: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, pages 1-15, ISSN 0022-5142, 2023. [DOI]
 
Status of yam (Dioscorea spp.) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Adejumobi, I. I., Agre, A. P., Adeyinka, A. S., Cipriano, I. M.*, Adheka, J. G.* and Onautshu, O. D.*, in: Plant Breeding, pages 1-10, ISSN 0179-9541, 2023. [DOI]
 
Association mapping in multiple yam species (Dioscorea spp.) of quantitative trait loci for yield-related traits, Adejumobi, I. I., Agre, A. P., Adewumi, A. S., Shonde, T. E., Cipriano, I. M.*, Komoy, J.*, Adheka, J. G.* and Onautshu, O. D.*, in: BMC Plant Biology, volume 23, number -: 357, pages 1-16, ISSN 1471-2229, 2023. [DOI]
 
Agronomic and hormonal approaches for enhancing flowering intensity in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.), Mondo, J., Agre, A. P., Chuma, G. B.*, Asiedu, R., Akoroda, M. O.* and Asfaw, A., in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 14, number -: 1250771, pages 1-11, ISSN 1664-462X, 2023. [DOI]
 
Identification of diagnostic KASP-SNP markers for routine breeding activities in yam (Dioscorea spp.), Agre, A. P., Clark, L. V., Garcia-Oliveira, A. L.+, Bohar, R., Adebola, P. O., Asiedu, R., Terauchi, R. and Asfaw, A., in: Plant Genome, pages 1-11, ISSN 1940-3372, 2023. [DOI]
 
Highly informative SNP marker panels in yam (Dioscorea rotundata) for genomic selection and prediction, Agre, A. P. and Asfaw, A., 2023. [DOI]
 
Variability and genetic merits of white Guinea yam landraces in Nigeria, Agre, A. P., Edemodu, A., Obidiegwu, J.*, Adebola, P. O., Asiedu, R. and Asfaw, A., in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 14, number -: 1051840, pages 1-12, ISSN 1664-462X, 2023. [DOI]
 

2022

Breedbase: a digital ecosystem for modern plant breeding, Morales, N., Ogbonna, A. C., Ellerbrock, B. J., Bauchet, G. J., Tantikanjana, T., Tecle, I. Y., Powell, A., Lyon, D ., Menda, N., Simoes, C. C., Saha, S., Hosmani, P., Flores, M., Panitz, N., Preble, R. S., Agbona, A ., Rabbi, I. Y., Kulakow, P., Peteti, P., Kawuki, R.*, Ezuma, W.*, Kanaabi, M.*, Chelangat, D. M.*, Uba, E.*, Olojede, A. O.*, Onyeka, J.*, Shah, T., Karanja, M., Egesi, C., Tufan, H. A., Agre, A. P., Asfaw, A., Jannink, J., Wolfe, M., Birkett, C. L., Waring, D. J., Hershberger, J. M., Gore, M. A., Robbins, K., Rife, T., Courtney, C., Poland, J., Arnaud, E., Laporte, M. A., Kulembeka, H.*, Salum, K.*, Mrema, E.*, Brown, A., Bayo, S., Uwimana, B., Akech, V., Yencho, C., de Boeck, B., Campos, H., Swennen, R., Edwards, J. D. and Mueller, L., in: G3-Genes Genomes Genetics, volume 12, number 7: jkac078, pages 1-12, ISSN 2160-1836, 2022. [DOI]
 
Assessment of water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) landrace varieties for resistance to anthracnose disease, Bakayoko, L., Pokou, D. N., Essis, B. S., Kouakou, A. M., Dibi, K. E. B., Kouassi, A. B., Nzue, B., Koutouan, T. T., Zohouri, P. G., N'guetta, A. S., Agre, A. P., Mondo, J. and Adebola, P. O., in: African Journal of Agricultural Research, volume 18, number 3: 2A80CC368784, pages 178-193, ISSN 1991-637X, 2022. [DOI]
 
Optimizing use of U.S. Ex-PVP inbred lines for enhancing agronomic performance of tropical Striga resistant maize inbred lines, Sayadi Maazou, A. R., Gedil, M., Adetimirin, V.*, Mengesha Abera, W., Meseka, S. K., Ilesanmi, O. J., Agre, A. P. and Menkir, A., in: BMC Plant Biology, volume 22, number -: 286, pages 1-14, ISSN 1471-2229, 2022. [DOI]
 
Genome-wide association analysis reveals genetic architecture and candidate genes associated with grain yield and other traits under low soil nitrogen in early-maturing white quality protein maize inbred lines, Bhadmus, O. O., Badu-Apraku, B., Adeyemo, O.*, Agre, A. P., Offornedo, Q. N. and Ogunkanmi, L. A.*, in: Genes, volume 13, number 5: 826, pages 1-21, ISSN 2073-4425, 2022. [DOI]
 
Assessing cassava breeding clones in two agroecologies in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sikirou, M., Mwangu, K. M.*, Kayondo, S. I., Agre, A. P., Tata-Hangy, W., Bakelana, T.* and Adetoro, N. A., in: Revue Ivoirienne des Sciences et Technologie, volume 40, pages 57-75, ISSN 1813-3290, 2022.
 
White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) landraces trait profiling and setting benchmark for breeding programs in the Republic of Benin, Loko, Y.*, Gbemavo, C.*, Agre, A. P., Dassou, A. G.*, Yelome, O. I.*, Idossou, R.*, Afoha, S. A. P.*, Dadonougbo, E.*, Fakorede, J.* and Dansi, A.*, in: PloS ONE, volume 17, number 8: e0273043, pages 1-22, ISSN 1932-6203, 2022. [DOI]
 
Selection for resistance to cassava mosaic disease in African cassava germplasm using single nucleotide polymorphism markers, Codjia, E. D., Olasanmi, B.*, Agre, A. P., Uwugiaren, R., Ige, A. D. and Rabbi, I. Y., in: South African Journal of Science, volume 118, number 1-2: 11607, pages 1-7, ISSN 0038-2353, 2022. [DOI]
 
Association mapping of plant sex and cross-compatibility related traits in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) clones, Asfaw, A., Mondo, J., Agre, A. P., Asiedu, R. and Akoroda, M. O.*, in: BMC Plant Biology, volume 22, number 1: 294, pages 1-12, ISSN 1471-2229, 2022. [DOI]
 
Optimum time for hand pollination in yam (Dioscorea spp.), Mondo, J., Agre, A. P., Asiedu, R., Akoroda, M. O.* and Asfaw, A., in: PloS ONE, volume 17, number 8: e0269670, pages 1-16, ISSN 1932-6203, 2022. [DOI]
 
Diversity, trait preferences, management and utilization of yams landraces (Dioscorea species): an orphan crop in DR Congo, Adejumobi, I. I., Agre, A. P., Onautshu, O. D.*, Adheka, J. G.*, Bambanota, M. G.*, Monzenga, J. C. L., Komoy, J.* and Cipriano, I. M.*, in: Scientific Reports, volume 12, number -: 2252, pages 1-16, ISSN 2045-2322, 2022. [DOI]
 
Cross compatibility in intraspecific and interspecific hybridization in yam (Dioscorea spp.), Mondo, J., Agre, A. P., Edemodu, A., Asiedu, R., Akoroda, M. O.* and Asfaw, A., in: Scientific Reports, volume 12, number -: 3432, pages 1-13, ISSN 2045-2322, 2022. [DOI]
 
Assessment of the yam landraces (Dioscorea spp.) of DR Congo for reactions to pathological diseases, yield potential, and tuber quality characteristics, Adejumobi, I. I., Agre, A. P., Onautshu, O. D.*, Adheka, J. G.*, Cipriano, I. M.*, Monzenga, J. C. L. and Komoy, J.*, in: Agriculture, volume 12, number 5: 599, pages 1-20, ISSN 2077-0472, 2022. [DOI]
 
Multiple-traits selection in White Guinea Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) genotypes, Norman, P. E., Agre, A. P., Asiedu, R. and Asfaw, A., in: Plants, volume 11, number 21: 3003, pages 1-15, ISSN 2223-7747, 2022. [DOI]
 
Exploring the Bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth) as a source of agronomic and quality trait genes in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir) breeding, Adewumi, A. S., Agre, A. P., Asare, P. A.*, Adu, M. O.*, Taah, K. J.*, Mondo, J. and Akaba, S.*, in: Agronomy, volume 12, number 1: 55, pages 1-16, ISSN 2073-4395, 2022. [DOI]
 
Identification of QTLs controlling resistance to anthracnose disease in water yam (Dioscorea alata), Agre, A. P., Darkwa, K.*, Olasanmi, B.*, Kolade, O., Mournet, P., Bhattacharjee, R., Lopez-Montes, A ., De Koeyer, D ., Adebola, P. O., Kumar, P. L., Asiedu, R. and Asfaw, A., in: Genes, volume 13, number 2: 347, pages 1-16, ISSN 2073-4425, 2022. [DOI]
 
Breeding for abiotic stress resistance in yam (Dioscorea Spp.) using biotechnology approaches: present practices and prospects, Agre, A. P., Mondo, J., Edemodu, A., Matsumoto, R., Asiedu, R., Akoroda, M. O.*, Bhattacharjee, R., Gedil, M., Adebola, P. O. and Asfaw, A., pages 429-457, Springer, ISBN 978-3-031-05705-2, 2022. [DOI]
 
Biotechnology approaches in breeding for biotic stress resistance in yam (Dioscorea spp.), Agre, A. P., Mondo, J., Edemodu, A., Matsumoto, R., Kolade, O., Kumar, P. L., Asiedu, R., Akoroda, M. O.*, Bhattacharjee, R., Gedil, M., Adebola, P. O. and Asfaw, A., pages 583-616, Springer, ISBN 978-3-031-09292-3, 2022. [DOI]
 

2021

Breeding maize (Zea mays) for Striga resistance: past, current and prospects in sub-Saharan Africa, Yacoubou, A. M., Wallis, N. Z.*, Menkir, A., Zinsou, V.*, Onzo, A.*, Garcia-Oliveira, A. L.+, Meseka, S. K., Mengesha Abera, W., Gedil, M. and Agre, A. P., in: Plant Breeding, volume 140, number 2, pages 195-210, ISSN 0179-9541, 2021. [DOI]
 
Farmers' perceptions on varietal diversity, trait preferences and diversity management of bush yam ( Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.) in Ghana, Adewumi, A. S., Asare, P. A.*, Adu, M. O.*, Taah, K. J.*, Akaba, S.*, Mondo, J. and Agre, A. P., in: Scientific African, volume 12, number -: e00808, pages 1-14, ISSN 2468-2276, 2021. [DOI]
 
Ethnobotanical characterization of scarlet eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum L.) varieties cultivated in Benin (west Africa), Aguessy, S.*, Idossou, R.*, Dassou, A. G.*, Loko, Y.*, Yelome, O. I.*, Gbaguidi, A. A.*, Agre, A. P., Dansi, A.* and Agbangla, C.*, in: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, volume 5, number -: 100173, pages 1-10, ISSN 2666-1543, 2021. [DOI]
 
Genetic parameter estimation and selection in advanced breeding population of white Guinea yam, Norman, P. E., Tongoona, P.*, Danquah, A.*, Danquah, E.*, Agre, A. P., Agbona, A ., Asiedu, R. and Asfaw, A., in: Journal of Crop Improvement, pages 1-26, ISSN 1542-7528, 2021. [DOI]
 
Genetic diversity in Colocasia esculenta and Xanthosoma mafaffa in Togo, west Africa, Bammite, D.*, Matthews, P. J.*, Dagnon, Y. D.*, Agbogan, A.*, Agre, A. P., Akintayo, O. T., Odah, K. *, Dansi, A.*, Abberton, M. and Tozo, K. S. *, in: Advances in Horticultural Science, volume 35, number 3, pages 255-267, ISSN 1592-1573, 2021. [DOI]
 
Diversity of water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) accessions from Cote d'Ivoire based on SNP markers and agronomic traits, Bakayoko, L., Pokou, D. N., Kouassi, A. B., Agre, A. P., Kouakou, A. M., Dibi, K. E. B., Nzue, B., Mondo, J., Adebola, P. O., Akintayo, O. T., Asfaw, A. and N'guetta, A. S., in: Plants, volume 10, number 12: 2562, pages 1-18, ISSN 2223-7747, 2021. [DOI]
 
Association analysis for resistance to Striga hermonthica in diverse tropical maize inbred lines, Stanley, A., Menkir, A., Ifie, B. E.*, Agre, A. P., Unachukwu, N., Meseka, S. K., Mengesha Abera, W., Bossey, B., Kwadwo, O.*, Tongoona, P.*, Oladejo, O., Sneller, C. and Gedil, M., in: Scientific Reports, volume 11, number -: 24193, pages 1-14, ISSN 2045-2322, 2021. [DOI]
 
Genomic and phenotypic diversity of cultivated and wild tomatoes with varying levels of heat tolerance, Ayenan, M. A.*, Danquah, A.*, Agre, A. P., Hanson, P., Asante, I.* and Danquah, E.*, in: Genes, volume 12, number : 503, pages 1-19, ISSN 2073-4425, 2021. [DOI]
 
Genome-wide association study of root mealiness and other texture-associated traits in cassava, Uchendu, K.*, Njoku, D.*, Agre, A. P., Dzidzienyo, D.*, Tongoona, P.*, Offei, S.* and Egesi, C., in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 12, number : 770434, pages 1-16, ISSN 1664-462X, 2021. [DOI]
 
Genome-wide association studies for sex determination and cross-compatibility in water yam (Dioscorea alata L.), Mondo, J., Agre, A. P., Asiedu, R., Akoroda, M. O.* and Asfaw, A., in: Plants, volume 10, number 7: 1412, pages 1-18, ISSN 2223-7747, 2021. [DOI]
 
Genetic diversity of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir) accessions maintained in tissue culture and cultivated in field using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers and Morphological Characterization, Gabriel, A.*, Agre, A. P., Edemodu, A., Okon, A. E.*, Bhattacharjee, R. and De Koeyer, D ., in: Journal of Agriculture and Crops, volume 7, number 2, pages 60-68, ISSN 2413-886X, 2021. [DOI]
 
Optimized protocol for in vitro pollen germination in yam (Dioscorea spp.), Mondo, J., Agre, A. P., Asiedu, R., Akoroda, M. O.* and Asfaw, A., in: Plants, volume 10, number 4: 795, pages 1-12, ISSN 2223-7747, 2021. [DOI]
 
Diversity of white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) cultivars from Benin as revealed by agro-morphological traits and SNP markers, Agre, A. P., Dassou, A. G.*, Loko, Y.*, Idossou, R.*, Dadonougbo, E.*, Gbaguidi, A. A.*, Mondo, J., Muyideen, Y., Adebola, P. O., Asiedu, R., Dansi, A.* and Asfaw, A., in: Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization, pages 1-10, ISSN 1479-2621, 2021. [DOI]
 
Identification of quantitative trait nucleotides and candidate genes for tuber yield and mosaic virus tolerance in an elite population of white guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) using genome-wide association scan, Agre, A. P., Norman, P. E.*, Asiedu, R. and Asfaw, A., in: BMC Plant Biology, volume 21, number : 552, pages 1-16, ISSN 1471-2229, 2021. [DOI]
 

2020

Genome analyses reveal the hybrid origin of the staple crop white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata), Sugihara, Y., Darkwa, K., Yaegashi, H., Natsume, S., Shimizu, M., Abe, A., Hirabuchi, A., Ito, K., Oikawa, K., Tamiru-Oli, M., Ohta, A., Matsumoto, R., Agre, A. P., De Koeyer, D ., Pachakkil, B., Yamanaka, S., Muranaka, S., Takagi, H., White, B., Asiedu, R., Innan, H., Asfaw, A., Adebola, P. O. and Terauchi, R., in: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), volume 117, number 50, pages 31987-31992, ISSN 0027-8424, 2020. [DOI]
 
Genetic parameters, prediction, and selection in a white Guinea yam early-generation breeding population using pedigree information, Asfaw, A., Aderonmu, S. D., Darkwa, K., De Koeyer, D., Agre, A. P., Abe, A., Olasanmi, B.*, Adebola, P. O. and Asiedu, R., in: Crop Science, pages 1-14, ISSN 0011-183X, 2020. [DOI]
 
Genomic analysis of selected maize landraces from Sahel and Coastal west Africa reveals their variability and potential for genetic enhancement, Nelimor, C., Badu-Apraku, B., Garcia-Oliveira, A. L.+, Tetteh, A., Agre, A. P., N'guetta, A. S. and Gedil, M., in: Genes, volume 11, number 9: 1054, pages 1-14, ISSN 2073-4425, 2020. [DOI]
 
Assessment of genetic diversity of Dioscorea praehensilis (Berth.) collected from central region, Ghana using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers, Adewumi, A. S., Taah, K. J.*, Asare, P. A.*, Adu, M. O.* and Agre, A. P., in: ES Journal of Agriculture and Current Research, volume 1, number 1, pages 1-7, 2020. [DOI]
 
Genome-wide association study of Striga resistance in early maturing white tropical maize inbred lines, Adewale, S. A., Badu-Apraku, B., Akinwale, R. O.*, Agre, A. P., Gedil, M. and Garcia-Oliveira, A. L., in: BMC Plant Biology, volume 20, number -: 203, pages 1-16, ISSN 1471-2229, 2020. [DOI]
 
Identification of QTLs controlling resistance/tolerance to Striga hermonthica in an extra-early maturing yellow maize population, Badu-Apraku, B., Adewale, S. A., Agre, A. P., Gedil, M. and Asiedu, R., in: Agronomy, volume 10, number 8: 1168, pages 1-18, ISSN 2073-4395, 2020. [DOI]
 
Identification of QTLs for grain yield and other traits in tropical maize under striga infestation, Badu-Apraku, B., Adewale, S. A., Agre, A. P., Gedil, M., Toyinbo, J. O. and Asiedu, R., in: PloS ONE, volume 15, number 9: e0239205, pages 1-20, ISSN 1932-6203, 2020. [DOI]
 
Genetic diversity and population structure of maize inbred lines with varying levels of resistance to striga hermonthica using agronomic trait-based and SNP markers, Stanley, A., Menkir, A., Agre, A. P., Ifie, B. E., Tongoona, P.*, Unachukwu, N., Meseka, S. K., Mengesha Abera, W. and Gedil, M., in: Plants, volume 9, number 9: 1223, pages 1-18, ISSN 2223-7747, 2020. [DOI]
 
Floral biology and pollination efficiency in yam (Dioscorea spp.), Mondo, J., Agre, A. P., Edemodu, A., Adebola, P. O., Asiedu, R., Akoroda, M. O.* and Asfaw, A., in: Agriculture, volume 10, number 11, pages 1-21, ISSN 2077-0472, 2020. [DOI]
 
Genome-wide association analysis for tuber dry matter and oxidative browning in water yam (Dioscorea alata L.), Gatarira, C., Agre, A. P., Matsumoto, R., Edemodu, A., Adetimirin, V.*, Bhattacharjee, R., Asiedu, R. and Asfaw, A., in: Plants, volume 9, number 8: 969, pages 1-19, ISSN 2223-7747, 2020. [DOI]
 
Comparative assessment of genetic diversity matrices and clustering methods in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) based on morphological and molecular markers, Darkwa, K., Agre, A. P., Olasanmi, B.*, Iseki, K., Matsumoto, R., Powell, A., Bauchet, G. J., De Koeyer, D ., Muranaka, S., Adebola, P. O., Asiedu, R., Terauchi, R. and Asfaw, A., in: Scientific Reports, volume 10, number -: 13191, pages 1-14, ISSN 2045-2322, 2020. [DOI]
 
Genotyping-by-sequencing to unlock genetic diversity and population structure in white yam (dioscorea rotundata poir.), Bhattacharjee, R., Agre, A. P., Bauchet, G. J., De Koeyer, D ., Lopez-Montes, A., Kumar, P. L., Abberton, M., Adebola, P. O., Asfaw, A. and Asiedu, R., in: Agronomy, volume 10, number 9: 1437, pages 1-16, ISSN 0002-1962, 2020. [DOI]
 
Paternity assignment in white guinea yam (Dioscorea Rotundata) half-sib Progenies from polycross mating design using SNP markers, Norman, P. E., Agre, A. P., Danquah, A.*, Tongoona, P.*, Danquah, E.*, De Koeyer, D ., Ikeogu, U. N., Asiedu, R. and Asfaw, A., in: Plants, volume 9, number 4: 527, pages 1-15, ISSN 2223-7747, 2020. [DOI]
 
Sample preservation and plant sex prediction in white guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.), Agre, A. P., Nwachukwu, C.*, Olasanmi, B.*, Obidiegwu, J.*, Nwachukwu, E.*, Adebola, P. O., De Koeyer, D . and Asfaw, A., in: Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports, volume 7, number 3, pages 145-151, ISSN 2322-1186, 2020. [DOI]
 

2019

Application of predictive breeding in yam improvement for west Africa, Asfaw, A., Aderonmu, S. D., Norman, D, Darkwa, K., De Koeyer, D., Agre, A. P., Kouaku, A., Chamba, E.*, Otoo, E.*, Obidiegwu, J.*, Nwachukwu, E.*, Dossou-Aminon, I.*, Dansi, A.*, Oselebe, H. O.*, Adebola, P. O. and Asiedu, R., in: Tropical Agriculture Research, volume 12, number 2, pages 117-120, ISSN 1016-1422, 2019.
 
Genome-wide association analysis of Striga resistance in early maturing tropical maize inbred lines, Adewale, S. A., Badu-Apraku, B., Garcia-Oliveira, A. L., Agre, A. P., Gedil, M., Sneller, C. and Adewale, R. O.*, Abstract P3. in, 15th World Congress on Parasitic Plants, June 30 - July 5, 2019, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2019.
 
Phenotypic and molecular assessment of genetic structure and diversity in a panel of winged yam (Dioscorea alata) clones and cultivars, Agre, A. P., Asibe, F., Darkwa, K., Edemodu, A., Bauchet, G. J., Asiedu, R., Adebola, P. O. and Asfaw, A., in: Scientific Reports, volume 9, number -: 18221, pages 1-11, ISSN 2045-2322, 2019. [DOI]
 

2018

An EST-SSR based genetic linkage map and identification of QTLs for anthracnose disease resistance in water yam (Dioscorea alata L.), Bhattacharjee, R., Nwadili, C., Saski, C. A., Agre, A. P., Scheffler, B. E., Augusto, J., Lopez-Montes, A., Onyeka, T. J.*, Kumar, P. L. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: PLoS ONE, volume 13, number 10:e0197717, pages 1-16, ISSN 1932-6203, 2018. [DOI]
 

2017

Classification of elite cassava varieties (Manihot esculenta Crantz) cultivated in Benin Republic using farmers' knowledge, morphological traits and simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers, Agre, A. P., Bhattacharjee, R., Rabbi, I. Y., Alaba, O. A., Unachukwu, N., Ayenan, M. A.*, Loko, Y.*, Bauchet, G. J. and Dansi, A.*, in: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, pages 1-13, ISSN 0925-9864, 2017.