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Conservation and sustainable use of potato germplasm in the rural communities of Andahuaylas

Year of publication 2011

Pages 2p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) For more information, visit the ITPGRFA website . This project seeks to resolve the problem of low production, productivity and income of native potatoes in the province of Andahuaylas.

Language English

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