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Professor John Witcombe

Emeritus Professor

j.r.witcombe@bangor.ac.uk

–

View Professor John Witcombe’s profile on the Bangor Research Portal

Publications

2024

  • E-pub ahead of printThousands of trait-specific KASP markers designed for diverse breeding applications in rice (Oryza sativa)
    Steele, K., Quinton-Tulloch, M., Vyas, D. & Witcombe, J., 1 Nov 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics. 15, 1
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2021

  • PublishedKASP™ based markers reveal a population sub-structure in temperate rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm and local landraces grown in the Kashmir valley, north-western Himalayas
    Shikari, A. B., Najeeb, S., Khan, G., Mohidin, F. A., Shah, A. H., Nehvi, F. A., Wani, S. A., Bhat, N. A., Waza, S. A., Subba Roa, L. V., Steele, K. & Witcombe, J., Mar 2021, In: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 68, 3, p. 821–834
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

  • PublishedIdentifying famers' preferences and constraints to Pearl Millet production in the Sahel and North-Sudan zones of Burkina Faso
    Drabo, I., Zangre, R. G., Danquah, E. Y., Ofori, K., Witcombe, J. & Hash, C. T., Oct 2019, In: Experimental Agriculture. 55, 5, p. 765-775
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedRice PPB in India and Nepal: Client-oriented plant breeding using few, carefully chosen crosses
    Witcombe, J., Virk, D. & Joshi, K. D., 2019, Farmers and Plant Breeding: Current Approaches and Perspectives. Westengen, O. T. & Winge, T. (eds.). Routledge
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2018

  • PublishedAccelerating public sector rice breeding with high-density KASP markers derived from whole genome sequencing of indica rice
    Steele, K., Quinton-Tulloch, M., Amgai, R. B., Dhakal, R., Khatiwada, S. P., Vyas, D., Heine, M. & Witcombe, J., Apr 2018, In: Molecular Breeding. 38, 38.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2017

  • PublishedAdoption of rice varieties. 2. Accelerating uptake
    Witcombe, J. R., Khadka, K., Puri, R. R., Khanal, N. P., Sapkota, A. & Joshi, K. D., 1 Oct 2017, In: Experimental Agriculture. 53, 4, p. 627-643
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedAdoption of rice varieties - I. Age of varieties and patterns of variability
    Witcombe, J. R., Khadka, K., Puri, R. R., Khanal, N. P., Sapkota, A. & Joshi, K. D., 1 Oct 2017, In: Experimental Agriculture. 53, 4, p. 512-527
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2014

  • PublishedDevelopment of a Set of Chromosome Segment Substitution Lines in Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]
    Kumari, B. R., Kolesnikova-Allen, M. A., Hash, C. T., Senthilvel, S., Nepolean, T., Kishor, P. B. K., Riera-Lizarazu, O., Witcombe, J. & Srivastava, R. K., 28 Jul 2014, In: Crop Science. 54, 5, p. 2175-2182
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedHow much evidence is needed before client-oriented breeding (COB) is institutionalised? Evidence from rice and maize in India
    Witcombe, J. & Yadavendra, J. P., Oct 2014, In: Field Crops Research. 167, p. 143-152
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedRegulatory reform of seed systems: Benefits and impacts from a mungbean case study in Nepal
    Joshi, K. D., Khanal, N. P., Harris, D., Khanal, N. N., Sapkota, A., Khadka, K., Dara, R., Neupane, R. K., Joshi, M. & Witcombe, J., 1 Mar 2014, In: Field Crops Research. 158, p. 15-23
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

  • PublishedPlant breeding can be made more efficient by having fewer, better crosses
    Witcombe, J. R., Gyawali, S., Subedi, M., Virk, D. S. & Joshi, K. D., 7 Feb 2013, In: BMC Plant Biology. 13, 22
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedQTLs associated with root traits increase yield in upland rice when transferred through marker-assisted selection
    Steele, K. A., Price, A. H., Witcombe, J. R., Shrestha, R., Singh, B. N., Gibbons, J. M. & Virk, D. S., 1 Jan 2013, In: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 126, 1, p. 101-108
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

  • PublishedParticipatory research approaches rapidly improve household food security in Nepal and identify policy changes required for institutionalisation
    Joshi, K. D., Devkota, K. P., Harris, D., Khanal, N. P., Paudyal, B., Sapkota, A. & Witcombe, J. R., 13 May 2012, In: Field Crops Research. 131, p. 40-48
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

  • PublishedImpact of introduction of modern varieties on crop diversity
    Witcombe, J. R., Joshi, J. D., Virk, D. S., Sthapit, B. R., Lenne, J. M. (Editor) & Wood, D. (Editor), 1 Jan 2011, Agrobiodiversity Management for Food Security: A Critical Review. 2011 ed. CABI Publishing
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2010

  • PublishedLinking community-based seed producers to markets for a sustainable seed supply system.
    Witcombe, J. R., Devkotas, K. P. & Joshi, K. D., 10 Sept 2010, In: Experimental Agriculture. 46, 4, p. 425-437
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedRice landrace diversity in Nepal. Socio-economic and ecological factors determining rice landrace diversity in three agro-ecozones of Nepal based on farm surveys
    Bajracharya, J., Rana, R. B., Gauchan, D., Sthapit, B. R., Jarvis, D. I. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Oct 2010, In: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 57, 7, p. 1013-1022
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2009

  • PublishedHas the introduction of modern rice varieties changed rice genetic diversity in a high-altitude region of Nepal?
    Steele, K. A., Gyawali, S., Joshi, K. D., Shrestha, P., Sthapit, B. R. & Witcombe, J. R., 10 Jul 2009, In: Field Crops Research. 113, 1, p. 24-30
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedIdentifying superior wheat cultivars in participatory research on resource poor farms.
    Thapa, D. B., Sharma, R. C., Mudwari, A., Ortiz-Ferrara, G., Sharma, S., Basnet, R. K., Witcombe, J. R., Virk, D. S. & Joshi, K. D., 26 Jun 2009, In: Field Crops Research. 112, 2-3, p. 124-130
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedREML is an effective analysis for mixed modelling of unbalanced on-farm varietal trials.
    Virk, D. S., Pandit, D. B., Sufian, M. A., Ahmed, F., Siddique, M. A., Samad, M. A., Rahman, M. M., Islam, M. M., Ortiz-Ferrara, G., Joshi, K. D. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2009, In: Experimental Agriculture. 45, 1, p. 77-91
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2008

  • PublishedA proposal for the release of an aromatic rice variety Suanulo Sugandha (A rice variety developed using client-oriented breeding (COB) approaches)
    Witcombe, J., Devkotas, K. P., Tripathi, M. P., Gyawali, S., Subedi, M., Shrestha, P. K., Chaudhary, B. N., Yadav, R. B., Chaudhary, D., Gautam, A. P., Akhtar, T., Khatiwada, S. P., Adhikari, N. P., Chapagain, K. & Joshi, K., Jan 2008, 31 p.
    Research output: Book/Report › Other report
  • PublishedBreeding for abiotic stresses for sustainable agriculture
    Witcombe, J. R., Hollington, P. A., Howarth, C. J., Reader, S. & Steele, K. A., 27 Feb 2008, In: Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 363, 1492, p. 703-716
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedEvaluating cultivars in unbalanced on-farm participatory trials.
    Virk, D. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 5 Mar 2008, In: Field Crops Research. 106, 2, p. 105-115
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedFood Security through Ricebean Research in India and Nepal (FOSRIN) Report 2. Identification of polymorphic markers in ricebean (Vigna umbellata).
    Bajracharya, J., Singh, S., Dangol, B., Hollington, P. A. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2008, 2008 ed. Unknown.
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
  • PublishedImproving the food security of low-resource farmers: introducing horsegram into maize-based cropping systems.
    Witcombe, J. R., Billore, M., Singhal, H. C., Patel, N. B., Tikka, B. S., Saini, D. P., Sharma, L. K., Sharma, R., Yadav, S. K. & Yadavendra, J. P., 1 Jun 2008, In: Experimental Agriculture. 44, 3, p. 339-348
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2007

  • PublishedClient-Oriented Breeding and Seed Supply
    Witcombe, J. R., Devkota, K. P., Virk, D. S., Rawal, K. B., Prasad, S. C., Kumar, V. & Joshi, K. D., 12 Dec 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedCollaborative breeding with farmers can be effective.
    Gyawali, S., Sunwar, S., Subedi, M., Tripathi, M., Joshi, K. D. & Witcombe, J. R., 20 Feb 2007, In: Field Crops Research. 101, 1, p. 88-95
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedField evaluation of upland rice lines selected for QTLs controlling root traits.
    Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S., Kumar, R., Prasad, S. C. & Witcombe, J. R., 5 Mar 2007, In: Field Crops Research. 101, 2, p. 180-186
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedHighly client-oriented breeding, using local preferences and selection, produces widely adapted rice varieties.
    Joshi, K. D., Musa, A. M., Johansen, C., Gyawali, S., Harris, D. & Witcombe, J. R., 4 Jan 2007, In: Field Crops Research. 100, 1, p. 107-116
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedMass and line selection can produce equally uniform rice varieties
    Virk, D. S., Steele, K. A. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Feb 2007, In: Field Crops Research. 100, 2-3, p. 341-347
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedPartnering with farmers to accelerate adoption of new technologies in South Asia to improve wheat productivity.
    Ortiz-Ferrara, G., Joshi, A. K., Chand, R., Bhatta, M. R., Mudwari, A., Thapa, D. B., Sufian, M. A., Saikia, T. P., Chatrath, R., Witcombe, J. R., Virk, D. S. & Sharma, R. C., 1 Oct 2007, In: Euphytica. 157, 3, p. 399-407
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedTrade-offs between on-farm varietal diversity and highly client-oriented breeding - a case study of upland rice in India.
    Virk, D. S. & Witcombe, J., 1 Jun 2007, In: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 54, 4, p. 823-835
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2006

  • PublishedManaging an agricultural research programme for poverty alleviation in developing countries: an institute without walls
    Stirling, C. M., Harris, D. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Apr 2006, In: Experimental Agriculture. 42, 2, p. 127-146
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedMarker assisted selection for participatory plant breeding in rice
    Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2006, 2006 ed. Centre for Arid Zone Studies.
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
  • PublishedMarker-assisted selection to introgress QTLs controlling root traits into an Indian upland rice variety
    Steele, K. A., Price, A. H., Shashidhar, H. E. & Witcombe, J. R., 14 Sept 2006, In: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 112, 2, p. 208-221
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedParticipatory plant breeding is better described as highly client-oriented plant breeding. II. Optional farmer collaboration in the segregating generations.
    Witcombe, J. R., Gyawali, S., Sunwar, S., Sthapit, B. R. & Joshi, K. D., 1 Jan 2006, In: Experimental Agriculture. 42, 1, p. 79-90
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedRice landrace diversity in Nepal: Variability of agro-morphological traits and SSR markers in landraces from a high-altitude site.
    Bajracharya, J., Steele, K. A., Jarvis, D. I., Sthapit, B. R. & Witcombe, J., 15 Feb 2006, In: Field Crops Research. 95, 2-3, p. 327-335
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedTeamwork delivers biotechnology products to Indian small-holder crop-livestock producers: Pearl millet hybrid “HHB 67 Improved” enters seed delivery pipeline
    Hash, C. T., Sharma, A., Kolesnikova-Allen, M. A., Singh, S. D., Thakur, R. P., Bhasker Raj, A., Ratnaji Rao, M. N. V., Nijhawan, D. C., Beniwal, C. R., Sagar, P., Yadav, H. P., Yadav, Y. P., Srikant, Bhatnagar, S. K., Khairwal, I. S., Howarth, C. J., Cavan, G. P., Gale, M. D., Liu, C. & Devos, K. M. & 2 others, Breese, W. & Witcombe, J. R., Aug 2006, In: Journal of SAT Agricultural Research. 2, 1, 3 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2005

  • PublishedDFID Plant Sciences Research Programme Annual Report 2005.
    Witcombe, J. R., Harris, D. & Stirling, C. M., 1 Jan 2005, 2005 ed. Centre for Arid Zone Studies.
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
  • PublishedIncreasing the client orientation of maize breeding using farmer participation in eastern India
    Virk, D. S., Chakraborty, M., Ghosh, J., Prasad, S. C. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Oct 2005, In: Experimental Agriculture. 41, 4, p. 413-426
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedMarker-evaluated selection: Evaluating allele frequencies in rice selected under extreme environments to find agronomically important loci
    Steele, K. A. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2005.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedParticipatory plant breeding is better described as highly client-oriented plant breeding. I. Four indicators of client-orientation in plant breeding
    Witcombe, J. R., Joshi, K. D., Gyawali, S., Musa, A. M., Johansen, C., Virk, D. S. & Sthapit, B. R., 1 Jul 2005, In: Experimental Agriculture. 41, 3, p. 299-319
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedParticipatory varietal selection (PVS) for post rainy (rabi) season sorghum.
    Rana, B. S., Witcombe, J. R. & Virk, D. S., 1 Jan 2005, 2005 ed. Centre for Arid Zone Studies.
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

2004

  • PublishedLessons learned from scaling up participatory variety selection: LI-BIRD experiences.
    Devkota, K. P., Gyawali, S., Tripathi, M. P., Joshi, K. D., Witcombe, J. R., Pande, S. (Editor), Stevenson, P. C. (Editor), Neupane, R. K. (Editor) & Grzywacz, D. (Editor), 17 Nov 2004.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedMarker-assisted selection of four root QTL and aroma to improve Kalinga III: Evaluation of pyramid lines and advanced bulks from backcrossing
    Steele, K. A., Singh, D. N., Kumar, R., Prasad, S. C., Billore, M., Virk, D. S., Shashidhar, H. E. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2004.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedMarker-evaluated selection in rice: shifts in allele frequency among bulks selected in contrasting agricultural environments identify genomic regions of importance to rice adaptation and breeding.
    Steele, K. A., Edwards, G., Zhu, J. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Oct 2004, In: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 109, 6, p. 1247-1260
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe scaling up process and outcomes of participatory crop improvement in Nepal: Adoption and Impact.
    Joshi, K. D., Devkota, K. P., Gyawali, S., Tripathi, M. P., Witcombe, J. R., Pande, S. (Editor), Stevenson, P. C. (Editor), Neupane, R. K. (Editor) & Grzywacz, D. (Editor), 17 Nov 2004.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2003

  • PublishedCollaborative and consultative participatory plant breeding of rice for the rainfed uplands of eastern India
    Virk, D. S., Singh, D. N., Prasad, S. C., Gangwar, J. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jun 2003, In: Euphytica. 132, 1, p. 95-108
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedParticipatory crop improvement in high potential production systems - piloting sustainable adoption of new technologies.
    Joshi, K. D., Gyawali, S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2003, 2003 ed. Centre for Arid Zone Studies.
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
  • PublishedParticipatory plant breeding in maize: a case study from Gujarat, India.
    Witcombe, J. R., Joshi, A. & Goyal, S. N., 1 Apr 2003, In: Euphytica. 130, 3, p. 413-422
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedSelection for salt-tolerance and early heading in bread wheat
    Mahar, A. R., Hollington, P. A., Witcombe, J. R. & Virk, D. S., 1 Jan 2003, In: Cereal research Communications. 31, 1-2, p. 81-88
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe impact of participatory plant breeding (PPB) on landrace diversity: A case study for high-altitude rice in Nepal.
    Joshi, K. D. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Oct 2003, In: Euphytica. 134, 1, p. 117-125
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2002

  • PublishedA Mother and Baby trial system.
    Witcombe, J. R., 12 Mar 2002, p. Appendix 79.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedAn introduction to data management and analysis for participatory varietal selection trials
    Virk, D. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 12 Mar 2002, p. 69-72.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedCombining molecular marker technology and participatory techniques: A case study for drought-tolerant rice in eastern India II: Farmer evaluation of SLS-MAS bulks in participatory plant breeding
    Steele, K. A., Singh, D. N., Kumar, R., Prasad, S. C., Virk, D. S., Gangwar, J. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 12 Mar 2002, p. 20-22.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedCombining molecular marker technology and participatory techniques: A case study for drought-tolerant rice in eastern India II: Molecular breeding strategy
    Steele, K. A., Edwards, G. & Witcombe, J. R., 12 Mar 2002, p. 16-19.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedCombining PPB and marker-assisted selection: strategies and experiences with rice
    Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S., Prasad, S. C., Kumar, R., Singh, D. N., Gangwar, J. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2002.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedInnovative methods for rice breeding - combining participatory plant breeding (PPB) with molecular marker techniques
    Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2002, 2002 ed. Centre for Arid Zone Studies.
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
  • PublishedMapping quantitative trait loci for resistance to downy mildew in pearl millet: Field and glasshouse screens detect the same QTL
    Jones, E. S., Breese, W. A., Liu, C. J., Singh, S. D., Shaw, D. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jul 2002, In: Crop Science. 42, 4, p. 1316-1323
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedParticipatory crop improvement in high potential production systems and salt affected areas of Patiala district of the Punjab State
    Witcombe, J. R., Virk, D. S. & Malhi, S. S., 1 Jan 2002, 2002 ed. Centre for Arid Zone Studies.
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
  • PublishedParticipatory crop improvement strategies in the DFID Plant Sciences Research Programme
    Witcombe, J. R., 12 Mar 2002, p. 1-4.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedParticipatory plant breeding in rice in eastern India-the success of a NGO/GO partnership
    Virk, D. S., Singh, D. N., Kumar, R., Prasad, S. C., Gangwar, J. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 12 Mar 2002, p. 5-7.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedParticipatory plant breeding in rice in low-altitude production systems in Nepal
    Gyawali, S., Joshi, K. D. & Witcombe, J. R., 12 Mar 2002, p. 8-10.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedParticipatory plant breeding in rice in Nepal.
    Joshi, K. D., Sthapit, B. R., Subedi, M., Witcombe, J. R., Cleveland, D. A. (Editor) & Soleri, D. (Editor), 1 Jan 2002, Farmers: Scientists and Plant Breeding: Integrating Knowledge and Practice. 2002 ed. CABI Publishing, p. 239-267
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
  • PublishedParticipatory scaling up of participatory varietal selection.
    Joshi, K. D., Gyawali, S. & Witcombe, J. R., 12 Mar 2002, p. 40-43.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedParticipatory varietal selection in rice in Nepal in favourable agricultural environments - A comparison of two methods assessed by varietal adoption
    Joshi, K. D. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Oct 2002, In: Euphytica. 127, 3, p. 445-458
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2001

  • PublishedHow narrowly adapted are the products of decentralised breeding? The spread of rice varieties from a participatory plant breeding programme in Nepal.
    Joshi, K. D., Sthapit, B. R. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Dec 2001, In: Euphytica. 122, 3, p. 589-597
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedIncreasing genetic diversity by participatory varietal selection in high potential production systems in Nepal and India
    Witcombe, J. R., Joshi, K. D., Rana, R. B. & Virk, D. S., 1 Dec 2001, In: Euphytica. 122, 3, p. 575-588
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedNumber of crosses and population size for participatory and classical plant breeding
    Witcombe, J. R. & Virk, D. S., 1 Dec 2001, In: Euphytica. 122, 3, p. 451-462
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2000

  • PublishedResistance gene deployment strategies in cereal hybrids using marker-assisted selection: gene pyramiding, three-way hybrids, and synthetic parent populations
    Witcombe, J. R. & Hash, C. T., Mar 2000, In: Euphytica. 112, p. 175–186
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedVariation in RFLP markers associated with root growth in QTLs in Indian upland rice
    Steele, K. A., Moore, B. J., Witcombe, J. R., Virk, D. S. & Price, A. H., 1 Aug 2000, In: International Rice Research Notes. 25, 2, p. 16-17
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1996

  • PublishedFarmer Participatory Crop Improvement. III. Participatory Plant Breeding, a Case Study for Rice in Nepal
    Sthapit, B. R., Joshi, K. D. & Witcombe, J. R., Oct 1996, In: Experimental Agriculture. 32, 4, p. 479-496
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedFarmer Participatory Crop Improvement. II. Participatory Varietal Selection, a Case Study in India
    Joshi, A. & Witcombe, J. R., Oct 1996, In: Experimental Agriculture. 32, 4, p. 461 - 477
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedFarmer Participatory Crop Improvement. I. Varietal Selection and Breeding Methods and Their Impact on Biodiversity
    Witcombe, J. R., Joshi, A., Joshi, K. D. & Sthapit, B. R., Oct 1996, In: Experimental Agriculture. 32, 4, p. 445-460
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1995

  • PublishedMapping quantitative trait loci for downy mildew resistance in pearl millet
    Jones, E. S., Liu, C. J., Gale, M. D., Hash, C. T. & Witcombe, J. R., Aug 1995, In: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 91, 3, p. 448-456
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1994

  • PublishedAn RFLP-based genetic map of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum)
    Liu, C. J., Witcombe, J. R., Pittaway, T. S., Nash, M., Hash, C. T., Busso, C. S. & Gale, M. D., Oct 1994, In: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 89, p. 481-487
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Projects

  • Breeding of Pearl Millet Hybrids

    01/03/2011 – 31/01/2017 (Finished)

  • Implementation of Innovation Challenge Fund Project

    12/06/2008 – 01/08/2012 (Finished)

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