Genotyping by sequencing provides new insights into the molecular genetic diversity of Napier grass collections and identified candidate genes associated with important forage traits

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Muktar, M.S., Habte, E. and Jones, C.S. 2019. Genotyping by sequencing provides new insights into the molecular genetic diversity of Napier grass collections and identified candidate genes associated with important forage traits. Presented at the International Forage and Turf grass Breeding Conference (IFTBC), Florida, 24-27 March 2019. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

Authors

  • Muktar, Meki S.
  • Habte, Ermias
  • Jones, Christopher S.

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