Rapid Multiplication and Dissemination of Sweetpotato Varieties with High Yield and ß-Carotene Content

The project aimed at reducing food insecurity, poverty and malnutrition among small-scale farmers in eight districts of central Uganda. This was to be achieved through increased multiplication, distribution, production and consumption of sweetpotato varieties that are not only high yielding and virus resistant but also rich in ß-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A).

Authors: Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF), Regional Network for Improvement of Potatoes and Sweetpotatoes in Eastern and Central Africa (PRAPACE), Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF), Regional Network for Improvement of Potatoes and Sweetpotatoes in Eastern and Central Africa (PRAPACE)

Subjects: Vine mulitplication and dissemination

Pages: 26

Publisher: Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF)

Publication Date: 2004

Keywords: OFSP dissemination, Rapid multiplication, Sweetpotato root yield