Nutritional and genetic variation in a core set of Ethiopian Tef (Eragrostis tef) varieties
Abstract Background Tef (Eragrostis tef) is a tropical cereal domesticated and grown in the Ethiopian highlands, where it has been a staple food of Ethiopians for many centuries. Food insecurity and nutrient deficiencies are major problems in the country, so breeding for enhanced nutritional traits,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-04-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-022-03595-9 |