Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of <i>Brachiaria</i> (syn. <i>Urochloa</i>) Ecotypes from Uganda
<i>Brachiaria</i> (syn. <i>Urochloa</i>) grass is an important tropical forage of African origin that supports millions of livestock and wildlife in the tropics. Overgrazing, conversion of grasslands for crop production and non-agricultural uses, and the introduction of impro...
Main Authors: | Clementine Namazzi, Julius Pyton Sserumaga, Swidiq Mugerwa, Martina Kyalo, Collins Mutai, Robert Mwesigwa, Appolinaire Djikeng, Sita Ghimire |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-08-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/8/1193 |
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