Farmers’ perceptions on varietal diversity, trait preferences and diversity management of bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.) in Ghana

Farmers’ perceptions on varietal diversity, trait preferences and diversity management of bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.) in Ghana

Bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.) is an important food and cash crop species in some West and Central African countries. Unfortunately, several socioeconomic, cultural, nutritional, and agronomic constraints hinder its cultivation, and thus lead to its underutilization and gradual disappearan...

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Main Authors: Adeyinka S. Adewumi, Paul A. Asare, Michael O. Adu, Kingsley J. Taah, Selorm Akaba, Jean M. Mondo, Paterne A. Agre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-07-01
Series:Scientific African
Subjects:
Dioscorea praehensilis
Participatory rural appraisal survey
Ghana
Farmers’ preference criteria
Genetic resource conservation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227621001125

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