Evaluation and delivery of disease-resistant and micronutrientdense sweetpotato varieties to farmers in Uganda

Uganda is among the African countries reported to be at high risk of Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) with prevalence of VAD among children and women at 28 and 23%, respectively. Promoting orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) (Ipomoea batatas) rich in Vitamin A will play a significant role in combating VAD....

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Autores principales: Ssemakula, G.N., Niringiye, C., Otema, M.A., Kyalo, Gerald, Namakula, J., Mwanga, Robert O.M.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/76312

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