Molecular characterization of cowpea breeding lines for Striga resistance using SCAR markers

S. gesnerioides (Willd) Vatke is a major biological constraint to cowpea production in the dry savanna of sub-Saharan Africa. Yield losses caused by S. gesnerioides in these regions are estimated in millions of tons annually, and prevalence of Striga soil infestation is steadily increasing. The avai...

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Autores principales: Omoigui, L.O., Yeye, M., Ousmane, B., Gowda, B., Timko, M.P.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80871

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