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Reaction of waxy and opaque-2 inbreds and their derived progenies to multiple foliar diseases of maize in Uganda
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012)
Specialty maize lines possessing important endosperm genes waxy and/or opaque-2 enhance processing and nutritional qualities of the grain. However, production and utilization of specialty maize varieties for food, feeds ...
The effect of weather on crop yields: A case study of the maize crop in Masindi District Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Weather and crop yield is a crucial consideration for food security in Uganda. This study considered a relationship between weather and maize yield as an aid to emphasize the significance and need for weather information ...
Application of morpho-anatomical traits of maize plant to quality control and quality assurance in maize seed system
(African Crop Science Society, 2016)
Good seed quality can be obtained through control of the entire seed production process. There are emerging
issues in the seed sector due to seed quality in market. In many countries seed and planting materials available ...
Combining ability analysis for resistance to turcicum leaf blight in maize under highland agro-ecologies of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Maize productivity in the highland areas of Uganda is constrained by high prevalence of pests and diseases, and low levels of input use. Turcicum leaf blight (TLB) (caused by Exserohilum turcicum) is one of the most important ...