Local varieties of cassava: conservation, cultivation and use in Uganda

Explores the theory that on-farm conservation of cassava germplasm is influenced by farmers鈥� preferences of particular varieties

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
2 January 2019
Country:
Uganda
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
First published:
28 June 2017
Authors:
Nakabonge, G. and Samukoya, C

Abstract

The study explored the theory that on-farm conservation of cassava germplasm is influenced by farmers鈥� traditional and cultural preferences of particular varieties.

This work is part of the 鈥淣ext Generation Cassava Breeding Project鈥� which is supported by the UK Department for International Development, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Citation

Nakabonge, G., Samukoya, C. Baguma, Y. Local varieties of cassava: conservation, cultivation and use in Uganda Environment, Development and Sustainability (2018) 20: 2427. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-017-9997-6

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