Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Tropical maize"
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Genetic analysis of resistance to witchweed (Striga hermonthica) and tolerance to low soil nitrogen in selected tropical maize lines
(Makerere University, 2021)Striga (Striga hermonthica) and low nitrogen are major yield reducing factors in maize production in Uganda. Four Striga resistant inbred lines, four low nitrogen stress tolerant inbred lines and two inbred line testers ... -
Resistance to Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum cob rot pathogens in tropical maize
(Makerere University, 2013-10)Maize cob rots are among the most important impediments in the sub-saharan Africa, causing yield losses and reduced grain quality as a result of mycotoxins. The mycotoxins are carcinogenic and affect the health of both ...