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Keller-Grein, Gerhard

Natural variation in Brachiaria and existing germplasm collections - p. 16-42

Seven perennial species of African origin-Brachiaria arrecta, B. brizantha, B. decumbens, B. dictyoneura, B. humidicola, B. mutica, and B. ruziziensis-have been used as fodder plants, particularly in tropical America. The history of the commercial cultivars is given, and their most important attributes are described. Access to germplasm diversity is essential for plant cultivar development. The world's major ex situ collections of Brachiaria germplasm are listed, together with descriptions of their holdings and management. The biogeographic origin of major species and the natural variation in terms of morphology and isozymes are described. Needs for future collection and conservation are identified.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Brachiaria
Germplasm
Provenance
Genetic resources
Geographical distribution
Edaphic factors
Climatic factors
Brachiaria
Germoplasma
Procedencia
Recursos genéticos
Distribución geográfica
Factores climaticos
Factores edáficos

Subjects--Index Terms: Forage Book chapters CIAT Editor Forrajes Capítulos de libros Cultivo Crop husbandry Book chapters

LC Class. No.: SB 117 .M5