Journal of
Plant Breeding and Crop Science

  • Abbreviation: J. Plant Breed. Crop Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9758
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPBCS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 447

Full Length Research Paper

Are nonwoven synthetic pollination bags a better choice for sorghum breeding?

R. E. Schaffert
  • R. E. Schaffert
  • Embrapa Maize and Sorghum, Sete Lagoas, Rodovia MG 424 KM 45, CEP:35.702-098, Sete Lagos-MG, Brazil.
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D. S. Virk
  • D. S. Virk
  • School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography, Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales LL57 2UW, UK.
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H. Senior
  • H. Senior
  • PBS International, Salter Road, Scarborough, YO11 3UP, UK.
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  •  Received: 04 November 2017
  •  Accepted: 21 December 2017
  •  Published: 31 March 2018

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