Genetic variability and inheritance of aluminium tolerance as indicated by long root regrowth in lucerne (Medicago sativa L.)

Euphytica

Volumn 157, Issue 1-2, 2007, Pages 177-184

  Zhang, Xianguang ^a,b   Humphries, Alan ^a   Auricht, Geoff ^a  

^a SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE   (Australia)

^b Heritage Seeds Pty Ltd   (Australia)

Author keywords

Diallel mating design; General combining ability; Genetic parameters; Hydroponic system; Mid parent heterosis; Specific combining ability

Indexed keywords

MEDICAGO SATIVA;

EID: 34548324741     PISSN: 00142336     EISSN: 15735060     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10681-007-9409-3     Document Type: Article

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