Unveiling Genetic Diversity, Characterization, and Selection of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) Genotypes Reflecting Yield and Yield Components in Tropical Malaysia

• Published in: BioMed research international Vol. 2022; pp. 6794475 - 23
• Main Authors: Khan, Md Mahmudul Hasan, Rafii, Mohd Y., Ramlee, Shairul Izan, Jusoh, Mashitah, Oladosu, Yusuff, Al Mamun, Md, Khaliqi, Atiqullah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Hindawi 26.04.2022; John Wiley & Sons, Inc; Hindawi Limited
• Subjects: Agricultural production; Agricultural research; Bambara groundnut; Beans; Biological diversity; Biomedical research; Breeding; Cluster analysis; Clustering; Crop improvement; Crop yield; Crop yields; Crops; Cultivars; Drought; Fabaceae - genetics; Food; Food security; Genetic analysis; Genetic aspects; Genetic diversity; Genetic research; Genetic Variation - genetics; Genotype; Genotypes; Groundnuts; Heritability; Hunger; Inheritances; Legumes; Malaysia; Mimosaceae; Plant Breeding; Production processes; R&D; Research & development; Research parks; Security; Seeds; Tropical crops; Variance; Variance analysis; Vigna - genetics; Vigna subterranea; Weight; Malaysia; Africa

Addressing genetic diversity and application of appropriate breeding strategies are imperative for Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.) improvement as a newly introduced legume in Malaysia. It has become a “miracle lucrative” legume for Asia and Africa because of its drought resilience, excellen...