Mengesha, M H and Rao, K E P (1990) World Sorghum Germplasm Collection And Conservation. In: proceedings of a workshop on evaluating sorghum for tolerance to al-toxic tropical soils in Latin Americaproceedings of a workshop on evaluating sorghum for tolerance to al-toxic tropical soils in Latin America, 28 May - 2 June, Cali, Colombia.
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Abstract
Germplasm is the most important raw material for any crop improvement program, and yet the possible extinction of this invaluable resource is a reality the world has to face (10,18). The origin and early domestication of sorghum most probably took place in the northeast quadrant of Africa, in the Ethiopia-Sudan border area extending westward to Chad (3,8). Other areas in West Africa and Asia are also important centers of diversity. It is in these areas that original landraces still exist but are also endangered (6, 18). If man is to avert food shortages and subsequent famines, he has to accelerate crop improvement programs, starting with the collection and conservation of the vanishing germplasm.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | Mandate crops > Sorghum |
| Depositing User: | Library ICRISAT |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Dec 2011 06:30 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Dec 2011 06:30 |
| URI: | http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/5157 |
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