Working Document Series Open Access Household objectives and achievement levels among Uganda’s hot pepper, french beans and okra crops farmers S. Lwasa · J. Mugisha · D. Sserunkuuma Ugandan farmers are increasingly adopting perceived High Value Crops (HVCs) including Chillies (Capsicum annum), French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), and Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). This is aimed at addressing priority household objective… RUF-34929 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of Chilli pepper genotypes for yield and reaction to field diseases V. Nsabiyera · M. Ochwo-Ssemakula · P. Sseruwagi The performance of 25 chilli (16 exotic and 9 local) genotypes for yield and associated traits and reaction to field diseases was assessed at the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI)- Namulonge from June-November, 2009. Tot… RUF-34753 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development of a hot pepper root rot and wilt disease management strategy through genetic resistance, chemical application and proper choice of rotational crops E. Awori · S. Nkalubo · P. Tukamuhabwa · S. Tumwekwase +1 more This study seeks to contribute to increased productivity of hot pepper (Capsicum chinense) by incorporating an integrated pest management (IPM) package for root rot/wilt disease (Phytophthora capsici). Pathogen host diversity will be deter… RUF-34591 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Seed-borne fungi of chilli pepper in the Coastal savannah zone of the central region of Ghana E. Afutu · O-A. Danquah · Y. Opoku-Asiamah Many chilli pepper (Capsicum frutescens) growers in the region have moved from chilli cultivation to other crops due to the continuous decline in yields as a result of disease problems, of which fruit rot is paramount. The study was carrie… RUF-34004 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Dry season performance of new chili pepper varieties in Mali Traoré. Adama Perry · M. Famanta · E. Mitcham · P. Nadou Sanogo +1 more Among the three species of pepper (Capsicum sp.) grown in West Africa, Capsicum chinense and C. frutescens are the most popular in Mali; C. annuum being hardly known to consumers. However, the latter is the easiest to grow, harvest, and pr… RUF-33937 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Marker Assisted Introgression of Phytophthora capsici Resistance Genes into Locally Adapted Pepper Variety cv. Scotch Bonnet E. Awori · S.T. Nkalubo · G. Tusiime Phytophthora capsici, a soil born fungus, is one of the most important constraint to hot pepper production in Uganda, causing root rot and wilt disease. Current management approaches that are mainly cultural and chemical do not provide ade… RUF-31504 2012 CC BY 4.0 5 Oct 2013
