Germplasm enhancement for adaptation to climate changes

Billions of dollars and crops are being lost to drying high moisture grain; drought, cold, and salt susceptibility; andto processing poor quality grain. Maize is a model crop for adaptation to climate changes. Breeding for adaptation is best doneunder challenging environmental conditions where stren...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marcelo J Carena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Society of Plant Breeding 2011-01-01
Series:Crop Breeding and Applied Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://www.sbmp.org.br/cbab/siscbab/uploads/c8eb9792-58d7-39d9.pdf