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Diversity of wild and cultivated pearl millet accessions (Pennisetum glaucum [L.] R. Br.) in Niger assessed by microsatellite markers.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Dec 2006
Mariac Cedric, Luong Viviane, Kapran Issoufou, Mamadou Aïssata, Sagnard Fabrice, Deu Monique, Chantereau Jacques, Gerard Bruno, Ndjeunga Jupiter, Bezançon Gilles, Pham Jean-Louis, Vigouroux Yves
Abstract excerpt
Genetic diversity of crop species in sub-Sahelian Africa is still poorly documented. Among such crops, pearl millet is one of the most important staple species. In Niger, pearl millet covers more than 65% of the total cultivated area. Analyzing pearl millet genetic diversity, its origin and its dynamics is important for in situ and ex situ germplasm conservation and to increase knowledge useful for breeding...
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