Characterization of Flowering Time and Pollen Production in Jojoba (<i>Simmondsia chinensis</i>) towards a Strategy for the Selection of Elite Male Genotypes
The seeds of the dioecious shrub jojoba (<i>Simmondsia chinensis</i> (Link) Schneider) yield a liquid wax that is in high demand for the cosmetics industry. While elite female cultivars of this species are currently clonally propagated, male plants are grown from seed, resulting in large...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/4/592 |