Mark Laing

Mark Laing publication distribution in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Mark Laing sits on this spectrum.

Mark Laing D-index placement in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Mark Laing sits on this spectrum.

Best Publications

• Breeding wheat for drought tolerance: Progress and technologies

  Learnmore Mwadzingeni;Hussein Shimelis;Ernest Dube;Mark D Laing

  262
  Citations

• An adapted selective medium for the quantitative isolation of Trichoderma species

  D. J. Askew;M. D. Laing

  160
  Citations

• Gene action controlling grain yield and secondary traits in southern African maize hybrids under drought and non-drought environments

  John Derera;Pangirayi Tongoona;Bindiganavile Sampath Vivek;Mark D. Laing

  151
  Citations

• Opportunities and challenges of speed breeding: A review

  Maliata Athon Wanga;Hussein Shimelis;Jacob Mashilo;Mark D. Laing

  139
  Citations

• Biodegradation of Chlorpyrifos, Malathion, and Dimethoate by Three Strains of Bacteria Isolated from Pesticide-Polluted Soils in Sudan

  Abd Elaziz Suliemn Ishag;Azhari Omer Abdelbagi;Ahmed Mohammed Ali Hammad;Ahmed Mohammed Ali Hammad;Elsiddg Ahmed Elmustafa Elsheikh

  133
  Citations

• A survey of pre-harvest ear rot diseases of maize and associated mycotoxins in south and central Zambia.

  Mweshi Mukanga;John Derera;Pangirayi Tongoona;Mark D. Laing

  121
  Citations

• Frequency and Timing of Fungicide Applications for the Control of Gray Leaf Spot in Maize.

  J. M. J. Ward;M. D. Laing;F. H. J. Rijkenberg

  105
  Citations

• Silicon use for pest control in agriculture: a review.

  M. D. Laing;M. C. Gatarayiha;A. Adandonon

  90
  Citations

• Adoption and Promotion of Resilient Crops for Climate Risk Mitigation and Import Substitution: A Case Analysis of Cassava for South African Agriculture

  Assefa B. Amelework;Michael W. Bairu;Obakeng Maema;Sonja L. Venter

  86
  Citations

• Isolation and Screening of Bacteria for Their Diazotrophic Potential and Their Influence on Growth Promotion of Maize Seedlings in Greenhouses.

  Medhin H. Kifle;Mark D. Laing

  80
  Citations

• Effects of adjuvant and conidial concentration on the efficacy of Beauveria bassiana for the control of the two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae

  Mutimura C. Gatarayiha;Mark D. Laing;Ray M. Miller

  78
  Citations

• Farmers' Perceptions on Rice Varieties in Sikasso Region of Mali and their Implications for Rice Breeding

  A. Efisue;P. Tongoona;J. Derera;A. Langyintuo

  76
  Citations

• Storage root formation, dry matter synthesis, accumulation and genetics in sweetpotato

  Placide Rukundo;Hussein Shimelis;Mark Laing;Daphrose Gahakwa

  75
  Citations

• Fall armyworm invasion in Africa: implications for maize production and breeding

  Chapwa Kasoma;Hussein Shimelis;Mark D. Laing

  75
  Citations

• Isolation and in vivo screening of yeast and Bacillus antagonists for the control of Penicillium digitatum of citrus fruit.

  Abraha O. Abraham;Mark D. Laing;John P. Bower

  73
  Citations

• Development of NIRS models for rapid quantification of protein content in sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) LAM.]

  Lembe Samukelo Magwaza;Sónia Inês Messo Naidoo;Sunette M. Laurie;Mark D. Laing

  69
  Citations

• In vitro anthelmintic activity of crude extracts of selected medicinal plants against Haemonchus contortus from sheep.

  M. Ahmed;M.D. Laing;I.V. Nsahlai

  68
  Citations

• Genome-wide association study of drought tolerance and biomass allocation in wheat

  Isack Mathew;Hussein Shimelis;Admire Isaac Tichafa Shayanowako;Mark Laing

  67
  Citations

• Gene action controlling gray leaf spot resistance in southern African maize germplasm

  John Derera;Pangirayi Tongoona;Kevin V. Pixley;Bindiganavile Vivek

  66
  Citations

• Assessing the genetic diversity of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] germplasm collections using phenotypic traits and SNP markers

  Nelia Nkhoma;Hussein Shimelis;Mark D. Laing;Admire Shayanowako

  66
  Citations

• Genotype-by-environment interaction for grain yield among novel cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) selections derived by gamma irradiation.

  Lydia Horn;Hussein Shimelis;Fatma Sarsu;Learnmore Mwadzingeni

  65
  Citations

• The potential of orange-fleshed sweet potato to prevent vitamin A deficiency in Africa.

  Fekadu Gurmu;Shimelis Hussein;Mark Laing

  59
  Citations

• Genetic inheritance of resistance to cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus in cowpea

  Martin Orawu;Rob Melis;Mark Laing;John Derera

  52
  Citations

• Combining Ability, Maternal Effects, and Heritability of Drought Tolerance, Yield and Yield Components in Sweetpotato

  Placide Rukundo;Hussein Shimelis;Mark Laing;Daphrose Gahakwa

  49
  Citations