@article{MAKHILLAJ201813120662,
    title = {Genetic Erosion of Common Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris L.</i>, Fabaceae) Landraces in
Southeastern Ethiopia},
    journal = {Agricultural Journal},
    volume = {13},
    number = {1},
    pages = {29-33},
    year = {2018},
    issn = {1816-9155},
    doi = {aj.2018.29.33},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-9155&doi=aj.2018.29.33},
    author = {Tura and},
    keywords = {Common bean,conservation,genetic erosion,landrace,agricultural extension,encouraged},
    abstract = {Losses of landrace diversity are believed to generate erosion and this has enormous influence on
agricultural biodiversity. This study was undertaken to determine the genetic erosion of common bean
landraces and ways of seed management in south eastern Ethiopia. Data collection was conducted
using semi-structured interview guide and field observation. The mean genetic erosion in Loka Abaya was
significantly different (p<0.05) from other districts showing the highest mean genetic erosion while it was the
lowest in Silti District. The mean genetic erosion in districts ranged from 31.85-78.13% showing ongoing genetic
erosion in common bean. Agricultural extension system was a major cause of landrace loss linking it with the
escalating promotion of improved varieties. Landraces considered late-maturing types and having relatively
low market demands and values are becoming increasingly vulnerable to replacement by early-maturing and
those having high market demands and values. Farmers need to be encouraged and supported by stakeholders
to consciously monitor the conservation of common bean landraces for all their worth which include use values,
agroecological intensification income generation potential, role in breeding and other domestic purposes.}
    }