The Analysis of the Present Distribution of Varietal Variation in Maize, Sorghum, and Cowpea in Nigeria as an Aid to the Study of Tribal Movement

Author:

Stanton, W.R.

Date published:

1962

Record type:

Journal article

Journal Title:

Journal of African History

Source:

Journal of African History Vol.3,no.2,1962,pp251-262

Subject:

CONSERVATION

INDIGENOUS CROP PLANTS

GERM PLASMS

RACES OF CORN

Abstract:

The conservation and study of the variation in indigenous crop plants is an integral part of a crop improvement programme. Investigation of the manner in which the ‘observed’ distribution of the variation has developed is also essential in understanding how to direct the further evolution of the crop in the desired direction.

Language:

English

Country focus:

Nigeria

Catagory URL:

http://journals.cambridge.org

CITATION: Stanton, W.R.. The Analysis of the Present Distribution of Varietal Variation in Maize, Sorghum, and Cowpea in Nigeria as an Aid to the Study of Tribal Movement . : , 1962. Journal of African History Vol.3,no.2,1962,pp251-262 - Available at: https://library.au.int/franalysis-present-distribution-varietal-variation-maize-sorghum-and-cowpea-nigeria-aid-study-tribal-5