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Breeding Quality Protein Maize (QPM): Protocols for Developing QPM Cultivars

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  • Vivek, B.S.
  • Krivanek, A.F.
  • Palacios-Rojas, N.
  • Twumasi-Afriyie, S.
  • Diallo, Alpha O.

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This manual is intended for maize breeders who would like to start developing quality protein maize (QPM) cultivars. It is a compilation and consolidation of several breeding protocols successfully used at CIMMYT over two decades of QPM development and breeding. A brief background and the basic theory of QPM genetics are explained, leading up to detailed methods and procedures of QPM development.

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  • Vivek, B.S. & Krivanek, A.F. & Palacios-Rojas, N. & Twumasi-Afriyie, S. & Diallo, Alpha O., 2008. "Breeding Quality Protein Maize (QPM): Protocols for Developing QPM Cultivars," Manuals 56179, CIMMYT: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:cimmma:56179
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.56179
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    1. Krishna, Vijesh V. & Erenstein, Olaf & Sadashivappa, Prakash & Vivek, B. S., 2014. "Potential Economic Impact of Biofortified Maize in the Indian Poultry Sector," International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, vol. 17(4), pages 1-30, November.

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