Aims of the Study: This study was to determine the amino acid profile of two newly developed quality protein maize varieties and to develop variety-diagnostic molecular markers. Methodology: Two new maize varieties, named MUDISHI 1 and MUDISHI 3 have been developed by breeders an...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/15729
Cassava serves as primary staple food of millions of people in the tropics and subtropics, and is used as a carbohydrate source in animal feed. Knowledge of agro-morphological characteristics and genetic relatedness is essential for an efficient recombination of varieties in a br...
Very few studies have been conducted to develop new quality protein maize (QPM) varieties adapted to various agro-ecological conditions in Africa. Such QPM varieties with high grain yield, genes for resistance to local disease and pests would contribute to increased grain product...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2012/1626
The influence of NPK fertilizer on the incidence, severity and gravity of cassava mosaic disease (CMD) was investigated using eight genetically improved cassava varieties and eight local farmer’s varieties. The study was carried out in a savannah region (Gandajika) in D.R. Congo...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2012/1211
Interactions among species play an important role in determining the structure and the dynamics of plant communities. The main objectives of the study were (i) to assess and compare different competition indices and their relationship with yield component under different inorgani...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2013/2628
The Greater Sudbury Region (GSR) is one of the most ecologically disturbed regions of Canada. Recent studies have shown that Betula papyrifera accumulate metals in roots or leaves. The main objectives of the present study were to 1) determine the effects of copper treatment on ...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/28425