African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 809

Full Length Research Paper

Bridging the gap in quality and quantity of seed potatoes through farmer managed screen houses in Uganda

Arinaitwe Abel Byarugaba
  • Arinaitwe Abel Byarugaba
  • Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (KAZARDI) P.O Box 421, Kabale (KAZARDI), Uganda.
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Kyooma John
  • Kyooma John
  • Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (KAZARDI) P.O Box 421, Kabale (KAZARDI), Uganda.
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Rwaheru Ambrose Aheisibwe
  • Rwaheru Ambrose Aheisibwe
  • Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (KAZARDI) P.O Box 421, Kabale (KAZARDI), Uganda.
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Tibanyedera Deo
  • Tibanyedera Deo
  • International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) P.O Box 75391, Kampala, Uganda.
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Alex Barekye
  • Alex Barekye
  • Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (KAZARDI) P.O Box 421, Kabale (KAZARDI), Uganda.
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  •  Received: 13 October 2016
  •  Accepted: 06 December 2016
  •  Published: 28 February 2017

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