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

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

From:
Department for International Development
Published
28 June 2017
Country:
Uganda
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Nakabonge, G., Samukoya, C

Abstract

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

This work is part of the “Next Generation Cassava Breeding Project” 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

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

Published 28 June 2017
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