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Towards improvement of Ugandan cassava germplasm for drought tolerance
(Makerere University, 2013)
Cassava is staple food crop with potential to improve household food and income security for over 800 million people in tropical countries. However, cassava’s survival and ability to produce reasonable yields under drought ...
Evaluation of cassava genotypes for resistance to cassava brown streak disease (cbsd) in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-09)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Cranz) production in Uganda is being constrained by the devastating effects of cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). CBSD is caused by cassava brown streak virus (CBSV), which affects all parts ...
Effect of temperature on the biology of sweetpotato weevil, Cylas brunneus (Coleoptera: Brentidae)
(Makerere University, 2018-05)
Cylas brunneus (Fabricuis) (Coleoptera: Brentidae) is one of the most important insect pests of sweetpotato in Africa. Knowledge of temperature–dependent population growth potential is critical for understanding population ...