African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Effects of drought on yield and yield components of two contrasting growth habits of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Chantiro, S. J*
  • Chantiro, S. J*
  • Plant Breeding Student at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources – P. O. Box 219 – Malawi.
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Bokosi, J. M.
  • Bokosi, J. M.
  • Department of Plant Breeding, Crop and Soil Science, Lilongwe University of Agricultural and Natural Resources – P. O. Box 219 – Malawi.
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Chirwa, R. M.
  • Chirwa, R. M.
  • Southern Africa Bean Research Coordinator- International Center of Tropical Agriculture – Chitedze Research Station P. O. Box 158– Malawi.
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Mkwaila, E. W.
  • Mkwaila, E. W.
  • Department of Horticulture - Lilongwe University of Agricultural and Natural Resources – P. O. Box 219 – Malawi.
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  •  Received: 04 July 2016
  •  Accepted: 17 August 2016
  •  Published: 06 October 2016

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