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UGbS-Flex, a novel bioinformatics pipeline for imputation-free SNP discovery in polyploids without a reference genome: finger millet as a case study
(BioMed Central, 2018-12-01)
Research on orphan crops is often hindered by a lack of genomic resources. With the advent of affordable sequencing technologies, genotyping an entire genome or, for large-genome species, a representative fraction of the ...
Mechanistic understanding of iron toxicity tolerance in contrasting rice varieties from Africa: 1. Morpho-physiological and biochemical responses
(CSIRO PUBLISHING, 2018)
Iron (Fe) is a fundamental element involved in various plant metabolic processes. However, when Fe uptake
is excessive, it becomes toxic to the plant and disrupts cellular homeostasis. The aim of this study was to ...
Effects of lime and fertilizer on soil properties and maize yields in acid soils of Western Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2018-03-29)
Many soils in Western Kenya are acidic and deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus. Acidity hinders crop responses to fertilizers applied to remedy nutrient deficiencies. The common liming materials used to ameliorate acidity ...
Effect of nitrogen sources on the yield of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in western Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2018-08-09)
Depletion of soil nutrients due to continuous cultivation without adequate external fertilization is one of the challenges facing many smallholder farmers in western Kenya. This study was conducted to assess the effects ...
Genetic diversity of symbiotic bacteria nodulating common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in western Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2018-11-15)
Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in legumes plays a critical role in improving soil fertility. Despite this vital role, there is limited information on the genetic diversity and BNF of bacteria nodulating common bean ...
Effect of nitrogen sources on the yield of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in western Kenya
(2018)
Depletion of soil nutrients due to continuous cultivation without adequate external fertilization is one of the challenges facing many smallholder farmers in western Kenya. This study was conducted to assess the effects ...
Stakeholders’ perceptions of agronomic iodine biofortification: a SWOT-AHP analysis in northern Uganda
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2018-04)
Agronomic biofortification (i.e., the application of fertilizer to elevate micronutrient concentrations in staple crops) is a recent strategy recommended for controlling Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDDs). However, its ...
Are Base of Pyramid (BoP) Consumers Willing to Pay for Nutritious Foods? Evidence from Kenya and Uganda
(2018)
The Base of the Pyramid (BoP) consumers living in the urban informal settlement of developing countries spend over 60% of their income on food, yet malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency remains widespread among this ...
Utilization of the earthworm, Eisenia fetida (Savigny, 1826) as an alternative protein source in fish feeds processing
(Aquaculture Research Wiley, 2018-11-27)
Use of fish meal in aquaculture is gradually becoming unsustainable due to com‐
petition, cost and ecological challenges hence the need to expand the alternative
protein sources. The earthworm, Eisenia fetida is among ...
Value chain and marketing margins of cassava: An assessment of cassava marketing in northern Uganda
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2018-04-20)
Cassava is one of the emerging market oriented agricultural commodities with potential to contribute to improved livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Uganda. Besides being a food crop, cassava is attracting more attention ...