Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collections by Subject "Beans"
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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 ... -
Evaluation of resistance to bruchids within the common dry bean germplasm in Uganda.
(2014)Dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is economically and nutritionally an important legume in many parts of Africa and Latin America. Unfortunately, two bruchid species, Acanthoscelides obtectus Say, and Zabrotes subfasciatus ... -
Farmers’ willingness to participate in alternative delivery channels of improved bean seed
(Makerere University, 2018-04)The conventional seed delivery channels have mainly delivered improved seed of hybrid varieties and vegetables and little of the open-pollinated varieties such as common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The pan-African bean ... -
Influence of mineral zinc application on plant zinc biofortification, protein content, yield and nodule activity of bush bean genotypes.
(Makerere University, 2014)Legumes contribute considerably to human dietary mineral requirements and proteins in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Bush bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in particular, is a key staple crop in the region. The crop is recognised ... -
Response of potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) to manipulation of row spacing, fertilizer use, and intercropping with beans
(Makerere University, 2022-12)South western Uganda is the leading potato producer contributing 60% of Uganda’s national potato production.The rapid population growth from 39 million in 2018 to 44million to date (2022)has greatly contributed to land ...