Browsing Research Articles [LISBE] by Subject "Genotypes"
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Physiochemical Properties and Identification of Elite Genotypes for Improved Sorghum Breeding in Tanzania
(Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 2019-02-15)Variability in physiochemical properties in sorghum is critical in cultivar development for optimum grain quality and crop resistance against fungal and insect pests. These traits are not well studied. The objective of ... -
Quinoa growth and yield performance in Tanzania: A prospect crop for food security
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2020-03-30)Quinoa is an emerging potential cereal crop that has recently been recommended for food security worldwide. This study was to evaluate growth and yield performance of quinoa genotypes under rain-fed conditions at the Nelson ... -
Sorghum chemistry delineates levels of its susceptibility to weevils (sitophilus spp) and breeding strategies towards variety development; a review
(The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 2020-10)Weevils (Sitophilus spp) are serious pests that can damage sorghum grains in stores if not controlled. The infestation of sorghum by the pest can cause huge economic loss ranging from 15% to 75% depending on levels of ...
