Sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas, (L) Lam) is a versatile crop grown for food and income in East and Central Africa. The beta-carotene rich orange fleshed varieties are known to combat vitamin A deficiency. This flyer provides an overview of OFSP performance dynamics in Uganda. Uncoordinated activities and limited trust were major observations affecting chain actors.
Authors: Sarah Mayanja, J. Mwine, Sarah Mayanja, J. Mwine
Contributors: Administrator, Administrator
Pages: 1
Publisher: International Potato Center
Publication Date: 2015
Keywords: Beta-carotene, OFSP, Uganda, value chain, Vitamin A deficiency
HOW TO CITE
Mayanja, S. and Mwine, J. Performance of the orange fleshed sweetpotato chain in Mukono district, Uganda. International potato Center (CIP).