African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6947

Full Length Research Paper

Production and utilisation of Bambaranut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) in Northern and Eastern Uganda

Gerard Oballim
  • Gerard Oballim
  • Department of Seed, Crop and Horticultural Sciences, University of Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya. National Agricultural Research Organisation; Abi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Arua, Uganda.
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Morish Obura
  • Morish Obura
  • Department of Seed, Crop and Horticultural Sciences, University of Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya.
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James Mumo Mutio
  • James Mumo Mutio
  • Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya.
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Prossy Isubikalu
  • Prossy Isubikalu
  • Department of Extension and Innovation Studies, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
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Wilson Opile
  • Wilson Opile
  • Department of Seed, Crop and Horticultural Sciences, University of Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya.
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Julius Onyango Ochuodho
  • Julius Onyango Ochuodho
  • Department of Seed, Crop and Horticultural Sciences, University of Eldoret, Eldoret, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 11 July 2022
  •  Accepted: 27 October 2022
  •  Published: 30 November 2022

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