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JOURNAL ARTICLES NARL 2025Food Science
Effect of prolonged cooking on pro-vitamin A levels of biofortified East African highland bananas
Stephen Buah, Janefer Kiwummulo, Jean-Yves Paul, Joel Walugembe, Jackline Wegesa, Robooni Tumuhimbise, Wilberforce Tushemereirwe Genetically modified East African highland bananas (EAHBs) with elevated levels of pro-vitamin A (pVA) have been developed to address vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in Uganda. The green, mature fruits of EAHBs are traditionally prepared into “…
Efficient CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing of phytoene desaturase in Musa-AAA: a critical step for genetic improvement of east African highland bananas
Frank Kalungi, Julius Mulindwa, Samwel Kariuki Muiruri, Valentine Otang Ntui, Abubakar Sadik Mustafa, Priver Bwesigye Namanya, Jerome Kubiriba, Alex Barekye, Jimmy Moses Tindamanyire East African highland bananas (EAHBs), locally referred to as “matooke”, are an important staple crop in Uganda. The EAHBs have a triploid genome (AAA) with a large phenotypic diversity in the Great Lakes region of Africa and are challenge…
Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation through Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Practices: Evidence from Coffee Farming Households in Southwestern Uganda
Twesigye, Veronica, Godfrey, H. Kagezi, David Ssekamatte, Fred Alinda, Ronald Ssembajwe, Jannet M. Kisembo, Judith Kobusinge, Eunice Namara, Mark Anyijuka, David Amonyo, and Geofrey Arinaitwe Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) practices play a major role in enhancing the adoption of climate adaptation measures. A convergent parallel mixed-method design was therefore used to determine the contribution of PM&E practic…
Field selection of elite events of East African highland bananas expressing elevated levels of pro-vitamin A
Stephen Buah, Jimmy Moses Tindamanyire, Priver Namanya, Jerome Kubiriba, Geoffrey Arinaitwe, Jean-Yves Paul, Robert Harding, James Dale, Wilberforce Tushemereirwe Biofortification of staple crops is a sustainable strategy to deliver essential micronutrients to impoverished populations in developing countries. Banana is a highly valued crop consumed by over 75% of Ugandans. However, the starchy green…
Genetic analysis of ear, husk, and tassel traits in tropical maize under diverse environments
Titus Kosgei , Dan Makumbi, Julius P. Sserumaga, Edna K. Mageto, Hilda M. Kavai, George O. Ochieng, Carolyne A. Adhiambo, Joseph S. Kasango, Joan J. C. Kimutai, Rachael M. Kamau Grain yield (GY) in maize (Zea mays L.) is influenced by multiple component traits, with ear- and tassel-related traits playing a significant role. Despite their importance, these traits receive less emphasis in tropical maize breeding. Th…
Genomic data define species delimitation in Liberica coffee with implications for crop development and conservation
A. P. Davis , A. Shepherd-Clowes, M. Cheek, J. Moat, D. Wei Luo, C. Kiwuka, J. Kalema, B. Tchiengué, J. Viruel Safeguarding the long-term future of the global coffee supply chain represents a major challenge, particularly in an era of accelerated climate change. Of particular concern are the millions of smallholder farmers across the tropical belt …
Induced systemic resistance using non-pathogenic microorganisms for the control of black sigatoka in banana
Nakimera, S, Jørgensen, H.J.L, Collinge, D.B, Edema, R, Kinalwa, N, Okori, P. Black sigatoka is a devastating disease of banana caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis.
Existing cultural and chemical strategies to control the disease have not been successful.
Pseudomonas fluorescence, a plant growth promoting rhizobact…
Performance and Profitability of Released Climate-Smart Maize Varieties Under Increased Plant Densities
Wilber Wambi; Sylvester Dickson Baguma; Daniel Bomet Kwemoi; Ivan Abaho; Irene Bayiyana; Fred Ssekiwoko; Habtamu Zeleke; Joseph Ekwangu The study was conducted to; validate the genotypic performance of the popular climate-smart released maize varieties under increased plant densities in the three sub-ecologies (Mid-altitude, semi-arid, and tropical rain forest zones), whic…
Pesticide Treated Sawdust and Early Planting Salvage Maize Yield Through Reduction of Termite Infestation and Damage
Frank Kagoda, Denis Najjoma, Emmanuel Basena, Joshua Pyan Mudingotto, Akasairi Ocwa , Herbert L. Talwana Termites (Isoptera: Termitidae) infestation is a key constraint to maize production in Uganda. This study was conducted to determine the effect of integrating planting time and imidacloprid-treated wood sawdust in the control of termites. …
