Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers were used for assessing genetic diversity and its structure in a collection of the drought-tolerant, tropical multipurpose shrub legume Flemingia macrophylla (Willd.) Merrill. The species is especially suited to low-input smallholder production syst...
Andersson, Meike S.
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Peters, Michael
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Schultze-Kraft, Rainer
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Gallego Sánchez, Gerardo J.
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Duque E., Myriam Cristina
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[Molecular characterization of a collection of the tropical multipurpose shrub legume Flemingia macrophylla]
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Molecular characterization of a collection of the tropical multipurpose shrub legume Flemingia macrophylla
This paper uses the spatial analysis tools DIVA and FloraMap to identify potential areas for the in situ conservation of a set of 10 forage species. We introduce the idea of roadside verges as conservation areas and discuss the risks and opportunities of two potential scenarios for conservation. ...
Peters, Michael
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Hyman, Glenn
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Jones, Peter G.
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[Identifying areas for field conservation of forages in Latin American disturbed environments]
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Identifying areas for field conservation of forages in Latin American disturbed environments
Ruminant livestock production in the tropics, particularly when based on pastures, is frequently blamed for being detrimental to the environment, allegedly contributing to: (1) degradation and destruction of ecosystems, including degradation and loss of soil, water and biodiversity; and (2) clima...
Schultze-Kraft, Rainer
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Rao, Idupulapati M.
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Peters, Michael
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Clements, Robert J.
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Bai, Changjun
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Liu, Guodao
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[Tropical forage legumes for environmental benefits: An overview]
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Tropical forage legumes for environmental benefits: An overview