Italian Common Bean Landraces: History, Genetic Diversity and Seed Quality

The long tradition of common bean cultivation in Italy has allowed the evolution of many landraces adapted to restricted areas. Nowadays, in response to market demands, old landraces are gradually being replaced by improved cultivars. However, landraces still survive in marginal areas of several Ita...

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Main Authors: Angela R. Piergiovanni, Lucia Lioi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-05-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/2/6/837/