African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12487

Full Length Research Paper

In vitro somatic embryogenesis and regeneration potential of two potato varieties in Uganda

Arinaitwe Abel Byarugaba
  • Arinaitwe Abel Byarugaba
  • Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Kazardi), P. O. Box 421, Kabale, Uganda.
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Magembe Eric
  • Magembe Eric
  • International Potato Centre (CIP), Nairobi, Kenya.
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Barekye Alex
  • Barekye Alex
  • Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Kazardi), P. O. Box 421, Kabale, Uganda.
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Rob Skilton
  • Rob Skilton
  • Biosciences East and Central Africa (BecA) Hub, P. O. Box 30709, Nairobi, 00100. Kenya.
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  •  Received: 16 February 2018
  •  Accepted: 09 April 2018
  •  Published: 11 April 2018

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