Browsing by Author "Samukoya, C."

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    Local Varieties of Cassava: Conservation, Cultivation and Use in Uganda
    (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2018) Nakabonge, Grace; Samukoya, C.; Baguma, Y.
    The study explored the theory that on-farm conservation of cassava germplasm is influenced by farmers’ traditional and cultural preferences of particular varieties. Traditional knowledge practices that are used for on-farm conservation of cassava germplasm as well as cassava attributes for selection were assessed. The findings obtained from the study indicated that farmers use traditional knowledge to select and preserve cassava germplasm for future use. It was also clear that farmers have their preferences such as culinary attributes, storability in the ground, early maturity and cooking quality to mention but a few that influence the decisions taken to retain or abandon cultivation of varieties. Therefore, by planting varieties in multiples plots, replanting immediately after harvesting, sharing with others in the community and planting disease-free materials, farmers ensure that they preserve varieties of interest for decades. The information generated during this study could inform development policies tailored toward ensuring sustainable on-farm conservation of cassava genetic resources.
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    Production of Virus-free Cassava through Hot Water Therapy and Two rounds of MeristemTip Culture
    (Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2020) Nakabonge, Grace; Nangonzi, R.; Tumwebaze, B.S.; Kazibwe, A.; Samukoya, C.; Baguma, Y.
    Cassava genetic resources are highly threatened by devastating viral diseases. It is therefore important to conserve the specifically farmer-preferred landraces/cultivars that are highly susceptible. The study assessed the efficiency of hot water therapy and meristem tip culture techniques in the elimination of cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) causal viruses. Stems of symptomatic cassava genotypes confirmed infected with cassava brown streak viruses (CBSV) and cassava mosaic viruses (CMV) were subjected to hot water therapy at varying temperatures (25°C—60°C) followed by two rounds of meristem tip culture (MTC). Data on sprouting in the screen house and response in vitro were recorded and weaned plants were indexed for CMV and CBSV. The results indicated 100% elimination of CMV and a significant reduction in the viral load of CBSV. Thus, these techniques could be integrated into the cassava conservation strategy, for sustainable management of cassava genetic resources.