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Analysis of phenotypic and microsatellite-based diversity of maize landraces in India, especially from the north east Himalayan region.
Genetica - 1 Jun 2010
Sharma Lata, Prasanna B M, Ramesh B
Abstract excerpt
The maize landraces in the North East Himalayan (NEH) region in India, especially in the Sikkim state, are morphologically highly diverse. The present study provides details of phenotypic and molecular characterization of a set of 48 selected maize landrace accessions, including the 'Sikkim Primitives' which have a unique habit of prolificacy (5-9 ears on a single stalk). Multi-location phenotypic evaluation of...
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