African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6860

Full Length Research Paper

Genetic analysis in a six parent diallel cross of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Michael M. Chipeta
  • Michael M. Chipeta
  • Department of Crops and Soil Sciences, Bunda College of Agriculture, P. O. Box 219, Lilongwe, Malawi.
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James M. Bokosi
  • James M. Bokosi
  • Department of Crops and Soil Sciences, Bunda College of Agriculture, P. O. Box 219, Lilongwe, Malawi.
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Vincent W. Saka
  • Vincent W. Saka
  • Department of Crops and Soil Sciences, Bunda College of Agriculture, P. O. Box 219, Lilongwe, Malawi.
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  •  Received: 13 April 2014
  •  Accepted: 17 February 2015
  •  Published: 05 March 2015

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