Global survey of rice breeders to investigate characteristics and willingness to adopt alternative breeding methods

Global survey of rice breeders to investigate characteristics and willingness to adopt alternative breeding methods

Abstract Background Despite the critical role rice breeders play to ensure food security, there is a lack of information regarding their current socio-economic characteristics, constraints and attitudes towards technology adoption. Some key concepts like budget, experience, local ecosystems, level o...

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Main Authors: Bert Lenaerts, Bertrand C. Y. Collard, Matty Demont
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Agriculture & Food Security
Subjects:
Rice breeding
Pedigree method
Rapid generation advance
Breeding cycle
Gender
Technology adoption
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40066-018-0191-3

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