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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-05-01
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/2/6/837/ |