Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Drought tolerance"
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Adoption of drought tolerant maize varieties among smallholder maize farmers in Kamuli and Masindi Districts
(2019-01)Drought tolerant maize varieties (DTMs) are a great contributing factor in addressing the challenge of low maize yields for most rural households who continue to suffer prolonged drought periods as a result of climate ... -
Analysis of drought tolerance in selected upland rice genotypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-02)Rice, one of the world’s staple is under serious threat by water stress as a result of drought due to the changing climatic conditions. Yield reduction due to drought is increasing by the day and severe losses have been ... -
Development of intermittent drought stress tolerant common bean genotypes in Uganda
(African Crop Science Society, 2014)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties that are high yielding and drought-tolerant are crucial in coping with the effects of drought, that is prevalent among small scale producers living in Uganda. The objective of ... -
Genetic architecture of drought tolerance in Cowpea
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)Cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L) is an important indigenous legume crop providing dietary protein, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and income to many people in Africa, Asia, Central and South America. It is an important ... -
Genetics of drought tolerance in common bean genotypes adapted to Ugandan conditions.
(Academic Journals, 2015)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important source of food and income for majority of households in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, bean production in Uganda is being affected by drought which has resulted from recent ... -
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 ...