Maize Germplasm Characterization and Genetic Approaches for Crop Improvement

Maize is an important staple food crop worldwide. It is the third most important cereal crop after wheat and rice and is economically used for both livestock feeds and human consumption. The latest maize research has opened up new opportunities for crop improvement. This book brings together recent...

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Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2018
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