Project
The Effects of Intercropping Local and Improved Maize Varieties with Beans on Incidence and Progression of Maize Diseases in Iganga District
Details
Project Code:
Not Available
Start Date:
1993
End Date:
1998
CRSP Phase:
Phase 1
Budget:
Not Available
Countries:
Uganda
Participants
Lead University:
Virginia Tech
Other Partners:
National Agricultural Research Organization-Namulonge Agricultural and Animal Research Institute (NARO-NAARI), Makerere University (Uganda)
Principal Investigator(s):
None
Co-Principal Investigator(s):
G. Bigirwa, S. Kyamanywa (Uganda); H. Warren (US)
Overview
Maize and beans constitute a major diet in many parts of Uganda and the two crops are commonly intercropped. For a long time farmers have been growing their own local maize varieties which tend to be susceptible to diseases like maize streak and northern leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum). The local varieties are known to be low yielders and relatively late maturing. However, with the popularisation drive of the improved varieties like Longe 1 several farmers have come to embrace this variety notably for its ability to withstand drought, and mature early and give good yields.
Objectives
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Outcomes
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