Selection for resistance to cassava mosaic disease in African cassava germplasm using single nucleotide polymorphism markers
Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) is one of the main constraints that hamper cassava production. Breeding for varieties that are CMD resistant is a major aim in cassava breeding programmes. However, the use of the conventional approach has its limitations, including a lengthy growth cycle and a low multi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2022-01-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | https://sajs.co.za/article/view/11607 |