R. Narendrula

Molecular Relatedness and Morpho-Agronomic Characteristics of Congolese Accessions of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) for Breeding Purposes

G. Mamba-Mbayi, K. K. Nkongolo, R. Narendrula, P. Tshilenge Djim & A. Kalonji-Mbuyi · Biotechnology Journal International · 2014

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2014/7423

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