Recursos geneticos del CIAT: su papel en la investigacion y el desarrollo

The responsibility of CIAT`s Genetic Resources Unit in the preservation of germplasm of beans (Phaseolus), cassava and its wild relatives (Manihot), and tropical forages (legumes and/or grasses) is pointed out. The main characteristics of the collections are indicated. Distribution, improvement and...

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Main Authors: Iwanaga, Masaru, Maass, Brigitte L., Hidalgo, R.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Español
Published: 1991
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/88723
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Summary:The responsibility of CIAT`s Genetic Resources Unit in the preservation of germplasm of beans (Phaseolus), cassava and its wild relatives (Manihot), and tropical forages (legumes and/or grasses) is pointed out. The main characteristics of the collections are indicated. Distribution, improvement and research activities carried out by the Unit are described. (CIAT)