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Spatio-temporal dynamics of genetic diversity in Sorghum bicolor in Niger.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 May 2010
Deu Monique, Sagnard F, Chantereau J, Calatayud C, Vigouroux Y, Pham J L, Mariac C, Kapran I, Mamadou A, Gérard B, Ndjeunga J, Bezançon G
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The dynamics of crop genetic diversity need to be assessed to draw up monitoring and conservation priorities. However, few surveys have been conducted in centres of diversity. Sub-Saharan Africa is the centre of origin of sorghum. Most Sahel countries have been faced with major human, environmental and social changes in recent decades, which are suspected to cause genetic erosion. Sorghum is the second staple...
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