Diversity, trait preferences, management and utilization of yams landraces (Dioscorea species): an orphan crop in DR Congo
Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is cultivated in many villages of DR Congo as a means to sustain food security and alleviate poverty. However, the extent of the existing diversity has not been studied in details thus, considered as an orphan. A survey covering 540 farmers in 54 villages was conducted in six ma...
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Springer
2022
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118357 |
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