Engineering nematode resistant plantains for sub-Saharan Africa
Banana and plantain (Musa spp.) are major staple foods and a source of income for millions in tropical and subtropical regions. Most of the bananas and plantains grown worldwide are produced by small-scale farmers for home consumption or sale in local and regional markets. Many pests and diseases si...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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International Society for Horticultural Science
2013
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/76037 |
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