African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6934

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Preliminary genetic diversity Analysis of introduced and local Zimbabwe cowpea landraces

Masvodza D. R.
  • Masvodza D. R.
  • Biosciences Department, Bindura University of Science Education, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe.
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Mazhude N.
  • Mazhude N.
  • Biosciences Department, Bindura University of Science Education, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe.
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Mugabe J.
  • Mugabe J.
  • Crop Science Department, University of Zimbabwe, P. O. Box, MP 167, Mt Pleasant, Hre, Zimbabwe.
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Musango R.
  • Musango R.
  • The National Genebank, Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, P. Bag C.Y. 550 Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 30 July 2014
  •  Accepted: 15 August 2014
  •  Published: 04 December 2014

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