African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12488

Full Length Research Paper

Genetic variability among ‘Kashmiri Nakh’ pear (Pyrus pyrifolia): A local variety grown in North- Western Himalayan region of India

M. K. Verma*
  • M. K. Verma*
  • Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India.
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S. Lal
  • S. Lal
  • Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India.
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J. I. Mir
  • J. I. Mir
  • Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India.
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H. A. Bhat
  • H. A. Bhat
  • Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India.
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M. A. Sheikh
  • M. A. Sheikh
  • Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India.
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  •  Received: 03 December 2013
  •  Accepted: 20 June 2014
  •  Published: 13 August 2014

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