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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Main Authors: Nelzo C. Ereful, Huw Jones, Nick Fradgley, Lesley Boyd, Hirut Assaye Cherie, Matthew J. Milner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-022-03595-9