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JOURNAL ARTICLES · NARL · 2025Biotechnology
Field Selection of Elite Events of East African Highland Bananas Expressing Elevated Levels of Pro-Vitamin A
Stephen Buah, Jimmy Moses Tindamanyire, Priver Namanya, Jerome Kubiriba, Geoffrey Arinaitwe, Jean-Yves Paul, Robert Harding, James Dale, Wilberforce Tushemereirwe Biofortification of staple crops is a sustainable strategy to deliver essential micronutrients to impoverished populations in developing countries. Banana is a highly valued crop consumed by over 75% of Ugandans. However, the starchy green…
Genetic Analysis of Ear,Husk, Tassel Traits in Tropical Maize under Diverse Environments
Titus Kosgei , Dan Makumbi, Julius P. Sserumaga, Edna K. Mageto, Hilda M. Kavai, George O. Ochieng, Carolyne A. Adhiambo, Joseph S. Kasango, Joan J. C. Kimutai, Rachael M. Kamau Grain yield (GY) in maize (Zea mays L.) is influenced by multiple component traits, with ear- and tassel-related traits playing a significant role. Despite their importance, these traits receive less emphasis in tropical maize breeding. Th…
Induced systemic resistance using non-pathogenic microorganisms for the control of black sigatoka in banana
Nakimera, S, Jørgensen, H.J.L, Collinge, D.B, Edema, R, Kinalwa, N, Okori, P. Black sigatoka is a devastating disease of banana caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis.
Existing cultural and chemical strategies to control the disease have not been successful.
Pseudomonas fluorescence, a plant growth promoting rhizobact…
Performance and Profitability of Released Climate-Smart Maize Varieties Under Increased Plant Densities
Wilber Wambi; Sylvester Dickson Baguma; Daniel Bomet Kwemoi; Ivan Abaho; Irene Bayiyana; Fred Ssekiwoko; Habtamu Zeleke; Joseph Ekwangu The study was conducted to; validate the genotypic performance of the popular climate-smart released maize varieties under increased plant densities in the three sub-ecologies (Mid-altitude, semi-arid, and tropical rain forest zones), whic…
Pesticide Treated Sawdust and Early Planting Salvage Maize Yield Through Reduction of Termite Infestation and Damage
Frank Kagoda, Denis Najjoma, Emmanuel Basena, Joshua Pyan Mudingotto, Akasairi Ocwa , Herbert L. Talwana Termites (Isoptera: Termitidae) infestation is a key constraint to maize production in Uganda. This study was conducted to determine the effect of integrating planting time and imidacloprid-treated wood sawdust in the control of termites. …
Screening for the Efficacy of Botanicals and Soaps in Controlling the Banana Aphid Pentalonia nigronervosa (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Under Laboratory and Screenhouse Conditions
Geofrey Ogwal, Peter Wasswa, Walter Ocimati, Bonaventure Aman Omondi, Anthony Fredrick Tazuba, Michael Hilary Otim, Guy Blomme Controlling banana aphid (Pentalonia nigronervosa) vectors of banana bunchy-top disease is crucial for integrated disease management. Synthetic insecticides, though effective in aphid control, pose health and environmental risks. Bioration…
Smallholder Farmers’ Management Practices and Perceived Constraints to Robusta Coffee Production in Mid-Altitude Zones of Central Uganda
Winfred Nabiteeko Nakyagaba; Herbert Talwana; Samuel Kyamanywa; Godfrey H. Kagezi; David Mfitumukiza; Revocatus Twinomuhangi; David Mukasa; Catherine Mulinde;Bernard Fungo Despite its importance, Robusta coffee production in the mid-altitude zone of central Uganda is threatened by climate variability, especially erratic rainfall, which reduces coffee yield and increases the yield gap. Upscaling climate-smart…
Step by step to higher yields? Adoption and impacts of a sequenced training approach for climate-smart coffee production in Uganda
Manuela Kristin Günther, Christine Bosch, Hanna Ewell, Raphael Nawrotzki, Edward Kato Climate change further exacerbates sustainability challenges in coffee cultivation. Addressing these requires effective delivery mechanisms for sustainable farming practices, particularly in smallholder contexts. We assess a novel public-p…
