Genetic Architecture of Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Tropical Maize Cultivated in a Low-P Soil

Phosphorus (P) deficiency is a major limiting factor for crop production in several countries

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2015
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Magalhaes, J.V., Souza, J.C., Garcia, A.A.F., Guimarães, P.E.O., Mendes, F.F., Parentoni, S.N., Guimaraes, C.T, Guimarães, L.J.M.

Abstract

Phosphorus (P) deficiency is a major limiting factor for crop production in several countries. A better understanding of the genetic components of P use efficiency (PUE) is required to improve crop performance in low-P soils.

Citation

Mendes, F.F.; Guimarães, L.J.M.; Souza, J.C.; Guimarães, P.E.O.; Magalhaes, J.V.; Garcia, A.A.F.; Parentoni, S.N.; Guimaraes, C.T. Genetic Architecture of Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Tropical Maize Cultivated in a Low-P Soil. Crop Science (2015) 54 (4) 1530-1538. [DOI: 10.2135/cropsci2013.11.0755]

Genetic Architecture of Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Tropical Maize Cultivated in a Low-P Soil

Published 1 January 2015
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