Phenotypic and genetic characterisation revealed the existence of several biotypes within the Neorautanenia brachypus (Harms) C.A. wild accessions in South East Lowveld, Zimbabwe

Phenotypic and genetic characterisation revealed the existence of several biotypes within the Neorautanenia brachypus (Harms) C.A. wild accessions in South East Lowveld, Zimbabwe

Abstract Background Local communities in the South Eastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe have adopted the feeding of livestock with Neorautanenia brachypus (Harms) C.A. tuber to mitigate against climate change. Differences within Neorautanenia brachypus (Harms) tuber flesh colour and preferences by cattle hav...

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Main Authors: Trish. O. Nyarumbu, Tinotenda Kaseke, Vimbai Gobvu, Chrispen Murungweni, Arnold. B. Mashingaidze, Zedias Chikwambi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Ecology
Subjects:
Tuber
Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD)
Primer
Binary coding
Dendrogram
Genetic variability
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12898-019-0229-9

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