Germplasm development
The cassava germplasm section of the Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical has developed a multi-stage genetic improvement procedure involving: (1) evaluation of germplasm accessions in various environments for possible recommendations as new cv. or as parents in a hybridization program; (2)...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | Inglés |
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International Center for Tropical Agriculture
1980
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81731 |
| Summary: | The cassava germplasm section of the Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical has developed a multi-stage genetic improvement procedure involving: (1) evaluation of germplasm accessions in various environments for possible recommendations as new cv. or as parents in a hybridization program; (2) formation of broad-based gene pools with high levels of resistance and/or adaptation in specific environments; (3) assure acceptability of the final product by producers, processors, and consumers. (CIAT) |
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