Abstract
The domestication of lettuce, Lactuca sativa L. is described on the basis of literature study. The centre of origin is discussed. A historical survey is made of the distribution of the groups of Lactuca cultivars over the world.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 165-174 |
Journal | Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1997 |
Keywords
- crop-weed complex
- domestication
- Lactuca sativa L.
- lettuce
- origin