African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 807

Full Length Research Paper

Groundnut rosette disease symptoms types distribution and management of the disease in Uganda

D. K. Okello*
  • D. K. Okello*
  • National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute, P.O Private Bag Soroti, Uganda.
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L.B. Akello
  • L.B. Akello
  • National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute, P.O Private Bag Soroti, Uganda.
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P. Tukamuhabwa
  • P. Tukamuhabwa
  • Department of Production, School of Agricultural Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
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Odong, T.L
  • Odong, T.L
  • Department of Production, School of Agricultural Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
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M, Ochwo-Ssemakula
  • M, Ochwo-Ssemakula
  • Department of Production, School of Agricultural Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
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J. Adriko
  • J. Adriko
  • Department of Pathology, University of Georgia, Miller Plant Sciences Building, Athens 30602
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C. M. Deom
  • C. M. Deom
  • Department of Pathology at the University of Georgia, Miller Plant Sciences Building, Athens 30602.
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  •  Received: 12 February 2014
  •  Accepted: 14 March 2014
  •  Published: 31 March 2014

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