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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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Manihot
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Produtos Agrícolas
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Cruzamentos Genéticos
Tipo de estudo:
Avaliação Econômica em Saúde
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Genet. mol. res. (Online)
Assunto da revista:
Biologia Molecular
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Genética
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade de Brasília/BR
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