May 2017

Improvement of physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.) by intraspecific hybridization between ecotypes of Africa and Americana

Jatropha curcas is a plant with several attributes, multiples uses and considerable potentials. To mitigate the effects of climatic change, it is necessary to alleviate fossil power energy and increase biofuel energy. Plant-based fuels are among the best renewable sources, and their use can lead to a better balance of CO2 and other greenhouse gases responsible for global warming. The aim of this work was to study the...

Author(s): Ayizannon R. G., Ahoton L. E., Ezin V., Quenum  F. and Mergeai G.

May 2017

Molecular diagnostics of groundnut rosette disease agents in Uganda: Implications on epidemiology and management of groundnut rosette disease

The objective of this study was to use molecular diagnostic tools to detect the agents of groundnut rosette disease (GRD) to guide in varietal development and disease management. Samples were collected from both GRD infected and healthy plants and sites geo-referenced. RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification, electrophoresis, staining and visualization were performed according to...

Author(s): David Kalule Okello, Michael Adrogu Ugen, Phinehas Tukamuhabwa, Mildred Ochwo-Ssemakula, Thomas Lapaka Odong, John Adriko, Faith Kiconco, Allan Male and Carl Michael Deom