Genotypic Variability and Inheritance of Iron and Zinc in Sweetpotato

Sweetpotato [Ipoma batatas (L.) Lam.] is a major subsistence crop in Sub-Saharan Africa, where iron and zinc deficiency in humans is an important health problem. A sweetpotato cultivar suited for subsistence farming, with high iron and zinc concentration, would be important in alleviating these defi...

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Main Author: Courtney, Michael William
Other Authors: Jeffrey S. Beasley
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2007
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-02252007-121902/