Wild Manihot species: botanical aspects, geographic distribution and economic value
Genet. mol. res. (Online)
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7(1): 16-28, Jan. 2008. tab
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ABSTRACT
A total of 98 Manihot species have been recognized in the genus. All of them are native to the tropics of the New World, particularly Brazil and Mexico. The cultigen, Manihot esculenta Crantz (cassava), grows throughout the lowland tropics. Wild species vary in growth habit from acaulescent or short shrubs to tree-like. Because of their adaptations to different conditions, they are gene reservoirs for tackling many abiotic and biotic stresses such as improving root quality and resistance to diseases. They have been used successfully by the first author for improving protein content, seed-fertility, apomixis, resistance to mealy bug, and tolerance to drought. A table of the most important species from an economic viewpoint is presented.
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Asunto principal:
Manihot
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Productos Agrícolas
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Cruzamientos Genéticos
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluación Económica en Salud
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Genet. mol. res. (Online)
Asunto de la revista:
Biologia Molecular
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Genética
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade de Brasília/BR
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