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Abstract
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an important oil seed crop mainly grown for its edible seeds. However, several production constraints have limited the yield per unit area in Nigeria among which includes the identification of suitable and stable varieties. To identify high-yielding and stable sesame genotypes for the Nigerian savannas, this study evaluated 15 genotypes across four locations during the 2024 wet season. The objective was to assess stability using parametric, non-parametric, and multi-trait stability index (MTSI) models. Field trials were conducted in a randomized complete block design, and data on key agronomic traits were subjected to combined analysis of variance and AMMI models. Significant differences were observed among the genotypes (G), environments (E) and G × E interaction for all the traits studied, except for the effect of E and GEI on number of capsules per plant. NCRIBEN02M had the highest grain yield (447.76 kg/ha) followed by NCRIBEN04E (424.08 kg/ha). The AMMI ANOVA showed significant (p < 0.01) effects of environment, genotype and GEI on sesame yield. While parametric and AMMI analyses identified NCRIBEN02M as the most stable genotype, the MTSI, which considers multiple traits, ranked Kangarawa as the most ideal. The study recommends NCRIBEN02M for its high yield and broad stability, and Kangarawa for multi-trait stability.
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