Genetic analysis of quantitatively inherited traits on common bean: Genetic analysis and prediction model - Softcover

Alemayehu Shenkute, Fitsum

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659143405 ISBN 13: 9783659143403

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the most important and diverse legume staples consumed worldwide, especially in Latin America and in East and southern Africa. Some 12 million metric tons are produced annually worldwide, of which about 8 million tons are from Latin America and Africa. Improving productivity of this crop is crucial to change the livelihood of the poor farmers. Generating genetic information is base for the improvement of crop via exploiting the existing and introduced genotypes. Prediction of the gene action at early stage also helps to know the existing variability early and to take breeding decision about the population.

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About the Author

Fitsum Alemayehu Shenkute has obtained his MSc in agronomy from Hawassa University in 2008. Since then he has worked as breeder at southern agricultural research institute at Awassa, Ethiopia. He is an author of several bean articles published in reputed journals.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 3659143405
• ISBN 13: 9783659143403
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 84