Table 1.
Geographical locations and some attributes of the origin of samples.
| Region | No. of samples | Agro-ecological zone | Rainfall (mm) | Temperature (°C) | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East | 30/180 | Sudan Savannah | 800–1000 | 28.3 | 10.7082 °N, 0.9821 °W |
| Northern | 30/180 | Guinea Savannah | 1000–1200 | 27.9 | 9.5439 °N, 0.9057 °W |
| Ashanti | 30/180 | Transitional | 1200–1400 | 25.9 | 6.7470 °N, 1.5209 °W |
| Eastern | 30/180 | Semi-deciduous | 1400–1900 | 25.9 | 6.2374 °N, 0.4502 °W |
| Central | 30/180 | Coastal Savannah | 1400–1600 | 26.7 | 5.5608 °N, 1.0586 °W |
| Western | 30/180 | Rain Forest | 1800–2000 | 25.9 | 5.3902 °N, 2.1450 °W |