The lethal disease of coconut in Ghana : developing molecular markers and pathogen quantification techniques for the breeding of resistant or tolerant varieties

Lethal diseases (LD) of coconut caused by phytoplasmas have destroyed millions of palms globally and pose a serious threat to the coconut industry in Ghana. This study investigated the genetic basis of resistance/tolerance of coconut varieties and hybrids to LD. The study was also aimed at developin...

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Main Author: Yankey, Egya Ndede
Published: University of Nottingham 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.575157