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Comparative studies of genetic diversity in kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) varieties based on analysis of agronomic and RAPD data.
Hereditas - 1 Jan 2002
Cheng Zhou, Lu Bao-Rong, Baldwin Brian S, Sameshima Kazuhiko, Chen Jia-Kuan
Abstract excerpt
Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is a fiber crop classified in the genus Hibiscus (Malvaceae), and has a great potential for its multipurpose utilization, in addition to its traditional usage. Varietal identification of kenaf is always problematic and knowledge on genetic diversity of kenaf varieties is also limited, which significantly hindered our effective utilization and conservation of the valuable kenaf...
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