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Improvement of resistance to fusarium root rot through gene pyramiding in common bean

Obala, J.; Rubaihayo, P.R.; Gibson, P.; Edema, R.; Mukankusi, C. (African Crop Science Society, 2012)

Fusarium root rot (FRR), caused by Fusarium solani f.sp. phaseoli, is one of the most serious root rot diseases of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) throughout the world. Yield losses of up to 84% have been attributed ...

Inheritance of resistance to kernel infection by Aspergillusflavus and aflatoxin accumulation in groundnut

Ozimati, A.A.; Rubaihayo, P.R.; Gibson, P.; Edema, R.; Kayondo, I.S.; Ntare, B.R.; Okello, D.K. (International Scholars Journals, 2014)

Aflatoxin contamination in groundnut is one of the major barriers in international groundnut trade. Aflatoxin may cause human cancer, hepatitis and liver cirrhosis. The objectives of the study were to determine: (i) the ...