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Grass pea, resistant to drought, salinity, waterlogging and low soil fertility (Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Willem Van Cotthem

Read at : http://agro.biodiver.se/2012/01/the-future-of-grasspea-breeding-debated/ Debating the future of grasspea breeding by LUIGI Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) is an important crop in Ethiopia. Its vital importance in the Ethiopian agriculture emanates from its resistance to drought, salinity, waterlogging and low … Continue reading →

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