Cassava in South America, Brazil's contribution and the lesson to be learned from India
Genet. mol. res. (Online)
; 5(4): 688-695, 2006. tab, ilus
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ABSTRACT
South America is responsible for about half of the cassava world production. In the 1970's productivity of the crop on the continent was about 15 ton/ha, and dropped continuously until reaching 12 ton/ha in 2004. India's productivity of cassava increased from 10 ton/ha in the 1970's to 28 ton/ha in 2004. Brazil contributed significantly to improving cassava crops through the Instituto Agronômico de Campinas in the 1960's and 1970's. The Universidade de Brasília released high-protein content hybrids, apomictic clones and explored the potential of indigenous landraces.
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Asunto principal:
Cruzamiento
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Manihot
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Plantas Modificadas Genéticamente
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Productos Agrícolas
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Agricultura
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Asia
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Brasil
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En
Revista:
Genet. mol. res. (Online)
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
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GENETICA
Año:
2006
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Article