Genetic diversity found in crop wild relatives is critical to preserve and utilize for crop improvement to achieve sustainable food production amid climate change and increased demand. We genetically characterized a large collection of 1,041
Genetic diversity found in crop wild relatives is critical to preserve and utilize for crop improvement to achieve sustainable food production amid climate change and increased demand. We genetically characterized a large collection of 1,041
- Award ID(s):
- 1822162
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- 10518463
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- Frontiers
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- Journal Name:
- Frontiers in Plant Science
- Volume:
- 14
- ISSN:
- 1664-462X
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- National Science Foundation
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