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Nutritional and genetic variation in a core set of Ethiopian Tef (Eragrostis tef) varieties.
BMC plant biology - 28 Apr 2022
Ereful Nelzo C, Jones Huw, Fradgley Nick, Boyd Lesley, Cherie Hirut Assaye, Milner Matthew J
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BACKGROUND: Tef (Eragrostis tef) is a tropical cereal domesticated and grown in the Ethiopian highlands, where it has been a staple food of Ethiopians for many centuries. Food insecurity and nutrient deficiencies are major problems in the country, so breeding for enhanced nutritional traits, such as Zn content, could help to alleviate problems with malnutrition. RESULTS: To understand the breeding potential of...
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