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Exploring the genetic diversity and population structure of aerial yams (Dioscorea bulbifera L.) DArT-seq and agronomic traits.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Ekaette Eunice, Nwofia Emeka, Okocha Peter, Nnnabue Ikenna, Eluwa Kenneth, Obidiegwu Jude, Agre Paterne A
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Dioscorea bulbifera is an edible yam specie with aerial bulbils. Assessing the genetic diversity of D. bulbifera accession for cultivation and breeding purposes is essential for it genetic improvement, especially where the crop faces minimal attention. The aims of this study was to assess the genetic diversity of Dioscorea bulbifera accessions collected from Nigeria and accessions maintained at the genebank of...
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