Potential applications of the CRISPR/Cas technology for genetic improvement of yam (Dioscorea spp.)
Abstract Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is an economically important crop grown in the tropical and subtropical regions, producing tuberous roots that serve as a staple food, an income source, and an excellent source of various pharmaceutical precursors. Yam production is constrained by disease and pest infes...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-02-01
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Series: | Food and Energy Security |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.330 |