Genetic enhancement of groundnut

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Genetic Enhancement of Groundnut Local adaptation: Varieties with multiple resistances in short- and medium duration backgrounds. Screening for tolerance to drought. Screening for resistance to foliar diseases. Sources of desirable genes. Hybridization. Screening for resistance to Screening for confectionery traits and high oil content. Screening for resistance to groundnut rosette disease (in sub-Sahara Africa only).

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Genetic Enhancement of Groundnut

Local adaptation: Varieties with multiple resistances in short- and medium duration backgrounds.

Screening for tolerance to drought.

Screening for resistance to foliar diseases.

Sources of desirable genes.

Hybridization.

Screening for resistance to

Screening for confectionery traits and high oil content.

Screening for resistance to groundnut rosette disease (in sub-Sahara Africa only).