Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of bambara groundnuts (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) landraces using morpho-agronomic characters and SSR markers

Bambara groundnut is an indigenous African legume grown mainly in sub-Saharan Africa; it is an important source of protein to the rural majority. There are no established varieties and subsistence farmers grow locally adapted landraces which are generally low yielding. Bambara groundnut is a predomi...

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Main Author: Molosiwa, Ozie Odireleng
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
English
Published: 2012
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/12736/