Unlike many other Sub-Saharan African countries, for many years Kenya had comparative advantages in the manufacturing of processed bean products. However, for new competitors intending to join the bean processing industry, little is known about marketing strategies for value added bean products. ...
Nakazi, Florence
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Babirye, Immaculate
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Birachi, Eliud Abucheli
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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[Exploring retailer marketing strategies for value added bean products in Kenya]
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Exploring retailer marketing strategies for value added bean products in Kenya
The Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index revealed weak leadership and influence of women in the community as indicators of women’s political disempowerment. Collective action through farmer groups can be an important strategy for women members to strengthen their political power. The study ho...
Nakazi, Florence
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Aseete, Paul
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Katungi, Enid
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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[The potential and limits of farmers’ groups as catalysts of women leaders]
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The potential and limits of farmers’ groups as catalysts of women leaders
Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) may be contaminated with heavy metals and aflatoxins. Cooked beans may also be contaminated with micro-organisms due to poor hygiene and sanitation practices. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), which is a globally recognised food safety program...
Aber, H.
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Mulindwa, J.
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Lung'aho, Mercy G.
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Nyakundi, Fridah
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Jager, Matthias
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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[Development of a food safety toolkit for dry common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) in Uganda using a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach]
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Development of a food safety toolkit for dry common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) in Uganda using a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach
Background
Gender-related constraints reflect gender inequalities in access to resources and development opportunities. Access to productive assets is a major issue in the gender empowerment discourse. Despite the significant roles women play in agriculture and food security in many developing c...
Wambua, Scolastica
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Birachi, Eliud Abucheli
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Gichangi, Ann
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Kavoi, Justus
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Njuki, Jemimah
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Mutua, Mercy
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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Karanja, David
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[Influence of productive resources on bean production in male‑ and female‑headed households in selected bean corridors of Kenya]
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Influence of productive resources on bean production in male‑ and female‑headed households in selected bean corridors of Kenya
Background
Common bean one of the grain legumes that was traditionally considered a subsistence crop and therefore a woman’s crop in Uganda was prioritized for commercialization. This has transformed the crop from being a subsistence crop (food security crop) to a commercial crop with more men en...
Nakazi, Florence
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Njuki, Jemimah
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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Aseete, Paul
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Katungi, Enid
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Birachi, Eliud Abucheli
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Kabanyoro, Ruth
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Mugagga, Isaac Joseph
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Nanyonjo, Grace
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[Is bean really a women’s crop? Men and women’s participation in bean production in Uganda]
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Is bean really a women’s crop? Men and women’s participation in bean production in Uganda
Ocimati, W.
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Tusiime, Geoffrey
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Opio, F.
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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Buruchara, Robin A.
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[Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) as a bean intercrop or rotation crop contributes to the survival of bean root rot pathogens and perpetuation of bean root rots]
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Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) as a bean intercrop or rotation crop contributes to the survival of bean root rot pathogens and perpetuation of bean root rots
Njingulula, Paulin
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Wimba, P
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Musakamba, W
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Masuki, KF
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Katafiire, M
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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Birachi, Eliud Abucheli
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[Strengthening local seed systems within the bean value chain: experience of agricultural innovation platforms in the Democratic Republic of Congo]
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Strengthening local seed systems within the bean value chain: experience of agricultural innovation platforms in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Namayanja, AR
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Tukamuhabwa, Phinehas
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Opio, F.
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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Kimani, P.M.
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Babirye, A.
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Kitinda, X
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Kabayi, P
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Takusewanya, R
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[Selection for low soil fertility bean lines tolerant to root rot [CD-ROM]]
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Selection for low soil fertility bean lines tolerant to root rot [CD-ROM]
Background
This study investigated consumer demand heterogeneity and valuation of a processed bean product—“precooked beans” with substantially reduced cooking time. Common bean is the most important source of protein for low- and middle-income households in Uganda. Its consumption is, however, ...
Aseete, Paul
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Katungi, Enid
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Bonabana-Wabbi, Jackline
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Birachi, Eliud Abucheli
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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[Consumer demand heterogeneity and valuation of value-added pulse products: a case of precooked beans in Uganda]
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Consumer demand heterogeneity and valuation of value-added pulse products: a case of precooked beans in Uganda
Multiple co-infections by different pathogens on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) affect its productivity and cause complete crop loss in susceptible varieties. Therefore, gene pyramiding using marker assisted selection (MAS) and backcrossing, provide alternative cost-effective control measu...
Okii, D.
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Tukamuhabwa, Phinehas
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Tusiime, Geoffrey
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Talwana, H.
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Odong, T.
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Mukankusi, Clare Mugisha
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Male, A.
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Amongi, Winnyfred
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Sebuliba, Sulaiman
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Paparu, P.
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Nkalubo, Stanley T.
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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Buah, S.S.J.
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Gepts, Paul L.
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[Agronomic qualities of genetic pyramids of common bean developed for multiple-disease-resistance]
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Agronomic qualities of genetic pyramids of common bean developed for multiple-disease-resistance