Creating genetic markers to breed downy mildew and drought resistant pearl millet

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2010
Country:
India
Document Type:
Case Study
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
WREN media

Abstract

Two million people enjoy improved food security thanks to a collaborative research programme which used molecular genetic tools to develop an improved pearl millet hybrid more resistant to the disease downy mildew.

Citation

WRENmedia Impact Brief, WRENmedia, Eye, UK, 5 pp.

Creating genetic markers to breed downy mildew and drought resistant pearl millet

Published 1 January 2010
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