The objectives of this study were to collect and characterise Malawian cassava germplasm using ethnobotany, morphological and Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) markers. Exploration of accessions with the help of indigenous knowledge was done. Ninety three accessions collected from f...
Benesi, I.R.M.
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Labuschagne, M.T.
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Herselman, L.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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[Ethnobotany, morphology and genotyping of cassava germplasm from Malawi]
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Ethnobotany, morphology and genotyping of cassava germplasm from Malawi
When cassava is harvested too early, it often leads to reduction in yield, while delayed harvest leads to development of woody and fibrous tuberous roots, and reduction in starch content. The optimum harvest time is not known. The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of genotype,...
Benesi, I.R.
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Labuschagne, M.T.
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Herselman, L.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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Saka, J.K.
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[The effect of genotype, location and season on cassava starch extraction]
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The effect of genotype, location and season on cassava starch extraction
An improved understanding of phenotypic variation within cassava germplasm in southern, eastern and central Africa will help to formulate knowledge-based breeding strategies. Thus, the overall objective of this study was to examine the phenotypic variation in cassava germplasm available within si...
Kawuki, Robert S.
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Ferguson, M.
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Labuschagne, M.T.
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Herselman, L.
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Orone, J.
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Ralimanana, I.
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Bidiaka, M.
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Lukombo, S.
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Kanyange, M.C.
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Gashaka, G.
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Mkamilo, G.S.
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Gethi, J.
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Mkamilo, G.S.
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[Variation in qualitative and quantitative traits of cassava germplasm from selected national breeding programmes in subSaharan Africa]
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Variation in qualitative and quantitative traits of cassava germplasm from selected national breeding programmes in subSaharan Africa
Knowledge of genetic diversity within and among genotypes of any crop is fundamental for estimation of the potential genetic gain in a breeding programme and effective conservation of available genetic resources. Currently, different molecular marker techniques are being developed for measuring g...
Dessalegn, Yigsaw
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Herselman, L.
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Labuschagne, M.T.
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[Comparison of SSR and AFLP analysis for genetic diversity assessment of Ethiopian arabica coffee genotypes]
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Comparison of SSR and AFLP analysis for genetic diversity assessment of Ethiopian arabica coffee genotypes
Herselman, L.
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Chotte, Jean-Luc
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Thuita, Moses N.
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Lesueur, Didier
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[Effects of cropping systems, maize residues application and N fertilization on promiscuous soybean yields and diversity of native rhizobia in Central Kenya]
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Effects of cropping systems, maize residues application and N fertilization on promiscuous soybean yields and diversity of native rhizobia in Central Kenya
Kulembeka, H.P.
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Ferguson, Morag E.
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Kanju, EE
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Labuschagne, M.T.
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Herselman, L.
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Mkamilo, G.S.
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Fregene, Martin A.
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[Progress in determining the genetic basis and genetic linkage mapping of cassava brown streak disease tolerance in Tanzania]
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Progress in determining the genetic basis and genetic linkage mapping of cassava brown streak disease tolerance in Tanzania
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) breeding at the earlier stages so far has been mainly based on a mass phenotypic recurrent selection, as little data is taken. This has resulted in a long breeding cycle and lack of organised information on the breeding values of parental lines used in the breeding pro...
Ojulong, H
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Labuschagne, M.T.
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Fregene, Martin A.
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Herselman, L.
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[A cassava clonal evaluation trial based on a new cassava breeding scheme]
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A cassava clonal evaluation trial based on a new cassava breeding scheme
This study focused on the isolation, identification (sequencing of 16S rDNA gene) and determination of the phosphorus (P)-solubilizing efficiency of native populations of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) in 13 Kenyan soils with differing chemical characteristics. Air-dried soil samples were ...
Ndung'u-Magiroi, Keziah Wairimu
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Herselman, L.
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Okalebo, JR
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Othieno, CO
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Pypers, Pieter
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Lesueur, Didier
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[Occurrence and genetic diversity of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria in soils of differing chemical characteristics in Kenya]
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Occurrence and genetic diversity of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria in soils of differing chemical characteristics in Kenya
Common bacterial blight (CBB) caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli and its fuscans variant, X. axonopodis pv. phaseoli var. fuscans is a widespread disease of dry beans in South Africa. Variation within pathogen populations has been reported and in order to breed for resistance it is imp...
Fourie, D.
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Herselman, L.
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[Pathogenic and genetic variation in Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Phaseoli and its fuscans variant in Southern Africa]
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Pathogenic and genetic variation in Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Phaseoli and its fuscans variant in Southern Africa