Kwaka, L.W

Determining Adaptability of Potato Genotypes in Mount Elgon Region of Uganda

Kwaka, L.W, Chemayek, B, Wasukira, A, Owere, L, Parka, M & Tusiime, G · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)  in Uganda is mainly produced in the highland areas of Kabale and Kisoro in south western and Bugisu and Sebei areas on the slopes of Mt. Elgon in the eastern part of the country. However, the yields have continuously reduced due to lack of suitable...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i54562

Effect of Storage Conditions on the Physicochemical and Processing Qualities of Different Potato Genotypes Grown in Eastern Uganda

Tibesigwa, S.J., Kaaya, A., Atukwase, A., Wasukira, A., Kwaka, L.W & Parker, M.L · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The favourable environment in Eastern Uganda enables the growth of potato (Solanum tuberosum). However, it’s limited by lack of improved genotypes and inappropriate storage facilities. To address this, new potato genotypes including four CIP clones and four varieties from other r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i64630