K. Mbuya

Development of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) Inbred Lines and Genetic Diversity Assessed with ISSR Markers in a Maize Breeding Program

K. Mbuya, K. K. Nkongolo, R. Narendrula, A. Kalonji-Mbuyi & R. V. Kizungu · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1626

Characterization of New Quality Protein Maize (QPM) Varieties from a Breeding Program: Analysis of Amino Acid Profiles and Development of a Variety-Diagnostic Molecular Marker

K. K. Nkongolo, G. Daniel, K. Mbuya, P. Michael & G. Theriault · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2015/15729