Search
Now showing items 1-2 of 2
Male fertility and zygotic embryo germination in bananas
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Crop improvement through crossbreeding relies on the generation of new hybrids from seeds. Therefore, seed set and seed germination are key determining factors for a successful breeding program. In banana breeding, both ...
Studies for improving pollination and fertilization efficiency in East African Highland Matooke and Mchare bananas (Musa spp.)
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Matooke and Mchare are two distinct subgroups of East African bananas (Musa spp.) that are endemic to the Great Lakes region of East Africa. In this region, they are pivotal in the food and income security of more than 70 ...