P. R. Rubaihayo

Evaluation of Ugandan Cowpea Germplasm for Yield and Resistance to Scab Disease

E. Afutu, K. E. Mohammed, T. L. Odong, M. Biruma & P. R. Rubaihayo · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Aims: This study was conducted to identify cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivars with high yield potential and resistance to scab disease caused by Sphaceloma sp. in Uganda. 100 cowpea genotypes were evaluated at two locations (Kabanyolo and Serere) in Uganda between April and Jul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/25138

Gene Action of Cassava Resistance Metabolites to Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)

N. Mwila, T. L. Odong, E. Nuwamanya, A. Badji, S. Agbahoungba, P. A. Ibanda, F. Kumi, M. Mwala, P. Sohati, S. Kyamanywa & P. R. Rubaihayo · Biotechnology Journal International · 2018

Several metabolites are linked to cassava resistance to whitefly. There is limited information however, on the mode of gene action of the metabolites associated with cassava resistance to whitefly (Bemisia tabaci). The objective of the study was to determine the combining abiliti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJI/2018/43064