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 | Reuben Tendo SSALIInternational Potato Center & National Agricultural Research Organisation Verified email at cgiar.org Cited by 592 |
[HTML][HTML] Quantitative trait loci and differential gene expression analyses reveal the genetic basis for negatively associated β-carotene and starch content in hexaploid …
Key message β-Carotene content in sweetpotato is associated with the Orange and phytoene
synthase genes; due to physical linkage of phytoene synthase with sucrose synthase, β-…
synthase genes; due to physical linkage of phytoene synthase with sucrose synthase, β-…
[HTML][HTML] Breeding progress for vitamin a, iron and zinc biofortification, drought tolerance, and sweetpotato virus disease resistance in sweetpotato
Sweetpotato is a resilient food crop with great potential to contribute to reduced hunger in the
world. Sweetpotato shows significant potential to contribute to reducing the Global Hunger …
world. Sweetpotato shows significant potential to contribute to reducing the Global Hunger …
Sensory characteristics and consumer segmentation of fried sweetpotato for expanded markets in Africa
Prepared foods are increasing in popularity in West Africa alongside rapid urbanisation.
Growing demand for fried products calls for targeted breeding efforts to meet consumer needs, …
Growing demand for fried products calls for targeted breeding efforts to meet consumer needs, …
[HTML][HTML] 'Kiwangaazi'(syn 'KABANA 6H') Black Sigatoka nematode and banana weevil tolerant 'Matooke'hybrid banana released in Uganda
K Nowakunda, A Barekye, RT Ssali, J Namaganda… - …, 2015 - journals.ashs.org
This article presents the attributes of the first East African highland banana hybrid,‘Kiwangaazi’(Fig.
1), which was recently selected, released, and added to the national cultivar list in …
1), which was recently selected, released, and added to the national cultivar list in …
[HTML][HTML] Management of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt: Evidence from impact of adoption of cultural control practices in Uganda
EM Kikulwe, JL Kyanjo, E Kato, RT Ssali, R Erima… - Sustainability, 2019 - mdpi.com
Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) is an important emerging and non-curable infectious plant
pathogen in sub-Saharan Africa that can cause up to 100% yield loss, negatively impacting …
pathogen in sub-Saharan Africa that can cause up to 100% yield loss, negatively impacting …
Decision tree scoring system to guide selection for consumer preference in sweetpotato breeding trials
M Nakitto, RT Ssali… - Journal of the …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Previously, a lexicon and protocol for quantitative descriptive analysis (QDA)
was established for the Uganda sweetpotato breeding program. The implication of QDA …
was established for the Uganda sweetpotato breeding program. The implication of QDA …
[HTML][HTML] Sensory guided selection criteria for breeding consumer-preferred sweetpotatoes in Uganda
…, E Khakasa, RT Ssali, C Mestres, T Muzhingi - Food Quality and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Prioritizing sensory attributes and consumer evaluation early in breeding trials to screen for
end-user preferred traits could improve adoption rates of released genotypes. In this study, a …
end-user preferred traits could improve adoption rates of released genotypes. In this study, a …
[HTML][HTML] Development of diagnostic SNP markers for quality assurance and control in sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] breeding programs
Quality assurance and control (QA/QC) is an essential element of a breeding program’s
optimization efforts towards increased genetic gains. Due to auto-hexaploid genome complexity, …
optimization efforts towards increased genetic gains. Due to auto-hexaploid genome complexity, …
[HTML][HTML] Heterotic gains, transgressive segregation and fitness cost of sweetpotato weevil resistance expression in a partial diallel cross of sweetpotato
Heterosis-exploiting breeding schemes are currently under consideration as a means of
accelerating genetic gains in sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) breeding. This study was aimed at …
accelerating genetic gains in sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) breeding. This study was aimed at …
Selection of cooking banana genotypes for yield and black Sigatoka resistance in different locations in Uganda
…, H Buregyeya, A Barekye, RT Ssali… - Journal of Plant …, 2016 - cgspace.cgiar.org
It is imperative to systematically evaluate new banana genotypes in different locations before
national release. This enables selection and recommendation of superior genotypes as …
national release. This enables selection and recommendation of superior genotypes as …