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Adaptability and stability of sweetpotato varieties for low-input systems in Uganda

Christine Bukania October 26, 2015 Comments Off on Adaptability and stability of sweetpotato varieties for low-input systems in Uganda

Sixteen of sweet potato varieties were evaluated for fresh storage roots yield in 20 trials during 2000-2001 for three seasons in four locations in Uganda.Of the 16 varieties, 11 were developed by farmers and five by central breeding programme. The behaviour of the varieties was quantified in terms of wide …

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ADAPTATION AND STABILITY ANALYSIS OF SWEETPOTATO VARIETIES FOR LOW-INPUT SYSTEMS IN UGANDA

Eric Muthuri October 6, 2014 Comments Off on ADAPTATION AND STABILITY ANALYSIS OF SWEETPOTATO VARIETIES FOR LOW-INPUT SYSTEMS IN UGANDA

Sixteen sweet potato varieties were evaluated for fresh storage root yield in 20 trials during 2000-2001 for three seasons in four locations in Uganda. Of the 16 varieties, 11 were developed by farmers and five by a central breeding programme. The behaviour of the varieties was quantified in terms of …

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Sweetpotato breeding for northeastern Uganda: Farmer varieties, farmer-participatory selection, and stability of performance

Eric Muthuri October 10, 2010 Comments Off on Sweetpotato breeding for northeastern Uganda: Farmer varieties, farmer-participatory selection, and stability of performance

Between 1999 and 2001, the author conducted various studies, primarily in northeastern Uganda, aimed at rapidly assessing the potential of farmer varieties of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) from northeastern Uganda in contributing to the varietal improvement programme in Uganda. These studies included: (i) collection of germplasm (farmer varieties) and farmer knowledge …

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