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 fertilizer application on yield and yield related parameters of low yielding potato varieties in Uganda

Uzatunga Innocent
  • Uzatunga Innocent
  • National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Entebbe, Uganda.
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Alex Balekye
  • Alex Balekye
  • National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Entebbe, Uganda.
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Namugga Prossy
  • Namugga Prossy
  • National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Entebbe, Uganda.
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Rose Mwesige
  • Rose Mwesige
  • National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Entebbe, Uganda.
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Kimoone George
  • Kimoone George
  • National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Entebbe, Uganda.
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Mateeka Benon
  • Mateeka Benon
  • National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Entebbe, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 28 November 2018
  •  Accepted: 11 August 2021
  •  Published: 31 December 2021

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