Objectives and modern techniques in pea (Pisum sativum L.) breeding in Argentina: A review

Pea is considered an essential component of sustainable farming systems. The main objective of pea researchers in Argentina and worldwide is to improve yield components and composition of the seed to enhance nutritional characteristics. Breeding programs that use conventional and nonconventional tec...

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Main Authors: Esposito, Maria Andrea, Garcia, Araceli Nora, Guindon, María Fernanda, Cazzola, Federico, Bermejo, Carolina J., Gatti, Ileana
Format: info:ar-repo/semantics/artículo
Language:Inglés
Published: Ediciones INTA 2024
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/16659
https://doi.org/10.58149/3d1f-3n65
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Summary:Pea is considered an essential component of sustainable farming systems. The main objective of pea researchers in Argentina and worldwide is to improve yield components and composition of the seed to enhance nutritional characteristics. Breeding programs that use conventional and nonconventional techniques are a very important tool to develop new varieties that can be used more efficiently in production systems but also adapt to changing market needs.