The present report describes the selection of the final best 15 clones from the multi-location trials of 64 clones conducted in Umbelúzi, Chókwè, Gurué, and Angónia for release. The primary objective of these trials was to select clones with deep orange flesh storage roots, good dry matter content/taste, tolerance to …
Read More »Introduction and Use of Exotic Germplasm in the Chinese Sweetpotato Breeding Program
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) accessions of diverse origin were evaluated for dry matter (DM) content at Xuzhou during 1992-99. A number of high DM clones were selected and are currently under further evaluation in many Chinese provinces.
Read More »Vines to Roots: Sweetpotato Breeding for Impact
From June 1-3 1994, an international workshop was held in Lima, Peru, to actively seek out views of experts from academia, research institutions and the private sector with regard to CIP’s breeding work. Based on their presentations, questions and answers, as well as round-table discussions, the workshop participants prepared two …
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