Genomic, climatic, and cultural diversity of maize landraces from the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
Asta Tamang,
Mercy Wairimu Macharia,
Leonardo Caproni
et al.
Abstract:Societal Impact StatementBhutan is an ancient kingdom in the Himalayan range and one of the most rugged, geodiverse, and mountainous agricultural countries in the world. Historically secluded and geographically isolated, Bhutan is a hotspot for Himalayan agrobiodiversity where small‐scale agriculture supports the livelihoods of a large share of the resident population. Here, Bhutanese maize agrobiodiversity is explored to unlock its adaptation potential using genomics and participatory variety selection in com… Show more
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