Use of Wild Relatives and Closely Related Species to Adapt Common Bean to Climate Change
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important legume crop worldwide. However, abiotic and biotic stress limits bean yields to <600 kg ha−1 in low-income countries. Current low yields result in food insecurity, while demands for increased yields to match the rate of population growth combine...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-05-01
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| Series: | Agronomy |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/3/2/433 |