Heritability for Yield and Glycoalkaloid Content in Potato Breeding under Warm Environments

High temperatures affect potato production in the tropics, putting tuber yield and quality at risk and leading to increased glycoalkaloid concentration the cause of the bitter taste in potatoes and a cause for concern for human health. The International Potato Center (CIP), has developed new heat to...

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Main Authors: Benavides Manuel A. Gastelo, Diaz Luis, Burgos Gabriela, Felde Thomas Zum, Bonierbale Merideth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2017-11-01
Series:Open Agriculture
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2017-0059