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Genetic improvement of plant architecture in the common bean.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 30 Jan 2013
Silva V M P, Menezes Júnior J A N, Carneiro P C S, Carneiro J E S, Cruz C D
Abstract excerpt
Knowledge of genetic control of plant architecture in the common bean can help breeders define the most adequate breeding strategy to optimize gains. We examined genetic control of plant architecture in the common bean by means of partial diallel crosses. Fourteen bean lines were crossed under a partial diallel scheme, in which group 1 was composed of 8 erect plant lines and group 2 of 6 carioca-type grain lines....
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