African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Genetic variation and heritability of kernel physical quality traits and their association with selected agronomic traits in groundnut (Arachis hypogeae) genotypes from Uganda

R. Kakeeto
  • R. Kakeeto
  • African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI), University of KwaZulu-Natal, P. Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
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S. D. Baguma
  • S. D. Baguma
  • National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (BuZARDI), P. O. Box 101, Hoima, Uganda.
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R. Subire
  • R. Subire
  • National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (BuZARDI), P. O. Box 101, Hoima, Uganda.
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J. Kaheru
  • J. Kaheru
  • National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (BuZARDI), P. O. Box 101, Hoima, Uganda.
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E. Karungi
  • E. Karungi
  • National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (BuZARDI), P. O. Box 101, Hoima, Uganda.
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M. Biruma
  • M. Biruma
  • National Semi- Arid Resources Research Institute (NaSARRI), P. O. Box 56, Soroti, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 04 December 2018
  •  Accepted: 07 February 2019
  •  Published: 07 March 2019

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