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Drought tolerance in wild plant populations: the case of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Cortés Andrés J, Monserrate Fredy A, Ramírez-Villegas Julián, Madriñán Santiago, Blair Matthew W
Abstract excerpt
Reliable estimations of drought tolerance in wild plant populations have proved to be challenging and more accessible alternatives are desirable. With that in mind, an ecological diversity study was conducted based on the geographical origin of 104 wild common bean accessions to estimate drought tolerance in their natural habitats. Our wild population sample covered a range of mesic to very dry habitats from...
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