Genetic

Exploiting a genetic quirk in potatoes may cut fertilizer needs

Exploiting a genetic quirk in potatoes may cut fertilizer needs

Exploiting a genetic quirk in potatoes may cut fertilizer needs

Mezza Arap March 17, 2025

Potatoes are the third-most consumed food worldwide and a delicious snack. But modern farm potatoes require large...

Variation and genetic basis of mineral content in potato tubers and prospects for genomic selection

Variation and genetic basis of mineral content in potato tubers and prospects for genomic selection

Variation and genetic basis of mineral content in potato tubers and prospects for genomic selection

Mezza Arap November 21, 2024

1 Introduction Nutrient-rich food is essential to achieve and maintain good health and well-being. The human body...

Genetic architecture of post-harvest tuber quality traits in bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.) germplasm through association mapping

Genetic architecture of post-harvest tuber quality traits in bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.) germplasm through association mapping

Genetic architecture of post-harvest tuber quality traits in bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.) germplasm through association mapping

Mezza Arap October 3, 2024

1 Introduction Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a significant root crop with potential of alleviating poverty and food...