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Genetic variation in cassava for postharvest physiological deterioration

Robooni TumuhimbiseAfrican Centre for Crop Improvement, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa;National Agricultural Research Laboratories, National Agricultural Research Organization, Kampala, UgandaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Rob MelisAfrican Centre for Crop Improvement, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaView further author information
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Paul ShanahanAfrican Centre for Crop Improvement, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaView further author information
Pages 1333-1342 | Received 09 Oct 2014, Accepted 23 Nov 2014, Published online: 03 Jan 2015

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