THESES AND DISSERTATIONS · NaCRRI · 2018Plant Pathology
Contribution of SweetPotato Viruses to Cultivar Decline in Uganda
Adikini Scovia Sweetpotato is a vegetatively propagated crop where vine cuttings from previous crops or
sproutslips from roots are used as planting material. This practice can lead to the
accumulation of systemic pathogens, especially viruses when th…
THESES AND DISSERTATIONS · NaSARRI · 2018Plant breeding
Development of Drought Tolerant Groundnut Genotypes with Better Agronomic and Seed Physical Quality Traits in Uganda
Ronald Kakeeto Groundnut production in Uganda is rain-fed. As such, drought is a major challenge, especially when
it occurs in combination with biotic stresses such as groundnut rosette virus disease. The objectives
of this study were; (1) to assess …
THESES AND DISSERTATIONS · NaFIRRI · 2018Aquaculture and Nutrition
Effect of Supplemental Phytase, Protease, and Sprouted Sorghum on Nutrient Digestibility, Growth and Cost Effectiveness of Producing Afrian Catfish
Chloe Kemigabo Phytic acid is an anti-nutrient found in almost all feed grade plant materials. Phytic acid
binds with nutrients to form complexes that are poorly digested by fish.To increase
bioavailability of nutrients from such complexes, diets of 33…