Journal of
Plant Breeding and Crop Science

  • Abbreviation: J. Plant Breed. Crop Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9758
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPBCS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 447

Full Length Research Paper

Combining ability and gene action in sesame (Sesamum indicum L) elite genotypes by diallel mating design

Walter Okello Anyanga
  • Walter Okello Anyanga
  • Makerere University, Kampala, P. O. Box 7062. Uganda.
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Patrick Rubaihayo
  • Patrick Rubaihayo
  • Makerere University, Kampala, P. O. Box 7062. Uganda.
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Paul Gibson
  • Paul Gibson
  • Makerere University, Kampala, P. O. Box 7062. Uganda.
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Patrick Okori
  • Patrick Okori
  • Makerere University, Kampala, P. O. Box 7062. Uganda.
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  •  Received: 10 May 2016
  •  Accepted: 29 August 2016
  •  Published: 30 November 2016

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