This paper reports the first genetic diversity analysis of Philippine traditional maize
populations performed through a cost-effective DNA pooling strategy. The diversity among …

Different multivariate analysis techniques were used to classify 33 Brassica rapa L.
genotypes. The genotypes were grouped into five clusters. Cluster I contained the maximum …

Seed samples from 46 Philippine farmer-bred maize varieties collected from Luzon, Visayas
and Mindanao, Philippines, with different kernel color, were evaluated for nutritional …

Biofortified potato could contribute a major role in food security for millions of people. It could
help to alleviate worldwide micronutrient malnutrition. An experiment was carried out during …

Abstract The 2013 National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research
Institute (FNRI) revealed that the prevalence of diabetes in the Philippines increased …

Twenty-nine potato varieties released by Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)
were characterized at Breeder Seed Production Centre (BSPC), Debigonj, Bangladesh in …

The ability to discriminate germplasm is important for plant breeding as well as for plant
variety protection. To achieve this, plant breeders have been using molecular, physiological …

Chapter 2 FGRG collections from CAR and Region 1 (33) 33-65 FGRG collections from
Region 2 (50) 66-114 FGRG collections from Region 3 (24) 115-138 FGRG collections from …

Abstract Traditional (63), introduced (4) and locally improved (2) varieties of tomato collected
from Central, Southern and Northern provinces of Laos were characterized based on their …

Through many decades of farmers' selection, the farmer-bred maize varieties (or native
varieties) from the Philippines formed unique potential in adaptation and proven to be …