Publications by authors named "Isaac Kwadwo Asante"
Assessment of genetic variability in heat-tolerant tomato germplasm is a pre-requisite to improve yield and fruit quality under heat stress. We assessed the population structure and diversity in a panel of three (wild tomatoes) and 42 (cultivated tomatoes) lines and accessions with varying heat tolerance levels. The DArTseq marker was used for the sequencing and 5270 informative single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers were retained for the genomic analysis.
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- Genetic diversity is crucial for crop improvement and adapting to changing environmental conditions.
- A study analyzed 89 cassava accessions using 35 microsatellite markers, revealing 167 alleles and significant polymorphism, particularly in local accessions compared to exotic ones.
- The analysis identified two subpopulations and seven distinct subgroupings, indicating a complex genetic structure and high variability, which is promising for future selection in breeding programs.