Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Cassava"
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Cassava root starch characteristics in Ugandan local varieties, elite introductions and their half SIB populations.
(Makerere University, 2010)Different important varieties of cassava are grown and used in Uganda for a range of applications based on their characteristics though they lack the right combination of culinary and industrial properties required for the ... -
Characterization and expression analysis of Isoamylasei in cassava and its wild relatives
(Makerere University, 2011-09)Characterization of starch genes in Manihot esculenta is limited. The cDNA (764 bp) of Isoamylase1 was isolated from the cassava storage roots; its copy number, spatial and temporal expression patterns were studied. ... -
Combining ability for beta-carotene and important quantitative traits in a cassava F1 population
(Academic Journals, 2014)Cassava is ideal for biofortification due to its popularity as a root staple among populations with high vitamin A malnutrition. The crop is vegetatively propagated and retains the enhanced trait across generations. The ... -
Degeneration in quality of cassava planting material due to infection by cassava brown streak viruses
(Makerere University, 2018-12)This study aimed at quantifying degeneration of cassava planting materials as a result of infection by CBSVs. Four cassava varieties (NASE 14, NASE 15, NAROCASS 1 and TME 204) were evaluated for their responses and ... -
Development of cassava brown streak disease among selected cassava genotypes as influenced by amount of starting inocula and level of host tolerance.
(Makerere University, 2014-07)Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a major threat to cassava production in Uganda and the coastal areas of eastern Africa. The disease is caused by two ipomovirus species; Cassava brown streak virus (CBSV) and Ugandan ... -
Development of marker based for breeding cassava for resistance to cassava mosaic disease
(Makerere University, 2010-05)The dreaded cassava mosaic disease (CMD) caused by cassava mosaic virus (es) still remains the major hindrance to production of cassava in many cassava growing areas. Breeding for host resistance to this disease has ... -
Early screening of cassava for resistance to root-knot nematodes
(Organization of Tropical American Nematologists, 1997)A method was developed for early screening of cassava for resistance to root-knot nematodes. One node cassava cuttings were planted in plastic disposable beverage cups filled with sterile 1:1 (by volume) sand-soil ... -
Effect of gender and extension on cassava profitability among smallholder farmers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-05)The study assessed the effect of gender and extension on cassava profitability among farmers in Uganda. Understanding profitability by policymakers builds a trajectory toward policy discourse and evaluation. The Uganda ... -
Effect of grafting and pruning on flowering and seed set in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
(2019-07-10)Seed setting is a major constraint to cassava improvement. Some varieties set seed and others rarely set seed because they have poor flowering patterns. This limits inclusion of some would be elite genotypes in conventional ... -
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 ... -
Genetic diversity and carotenoid degradation in yellow root cassava in Uganda.
(2012)Yellow root cassava (Manihot esculenta Cranz) has high levels of pro-vitamin A carotenoid and its consumption has been perceived as a sustainable approach for addressing Vitamin A deficiencies. β–carotene, the main pro-vitamin ... -
Occurrence of cassava mosaic disease and characterization of casual viruses in Mozambique
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) is one of the major constraints to cassava production in Mozambique. In this research, two studies were carried out to monitor the incidence and severity of CMD and its causal viruses in the ... -
Performance and genomic prediction of Cassava brown streak disease response in selected Nigerian cassava germplasm
(Makerere University, 2022)Cassava mosaic geminiviruses (CMG) and Cassava brown streak virus (CBSV) cause the highest yield losses in Africa's cassava production. Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) in particular has been and continues to be a ... -
Performance of cassava supply chain in Lilongwe District, Malawi
(Makerere University, 2012-12)Cassava is among the most important food crops in Malawi that has seen a rapid growth in recent years in production and productivity as well as in processing, transportation and marketing. It has created many jobs to various ... -
The role of metabolites in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) resistance to Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)
(Makerere University, 2019-04)The whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) (Gennadias, 1889) is a major challenge in cassava production especially for most African regions. This is because most of the varieties used are susceptible to the pest resulting in severe ... -
Varietal choice and adoption of cassava varieties under farmer elicitation and DNA fingerprinting methods : a case of Malawi
(Makerere University, 2022)Most studies on adoption and impact of crop technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa and in particular Malawi, have relied on farmer elicitation, crop experts or morphological descriptors for varietal identification and estimation ...