Genotype by environment interaction (GxE) as a measure of yield stability of Dutch potato varieties in Uganda
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Date
2018
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African Journal of Agricultural Research
Abstract
Twenty one (21) Dutch potato varieties were introduced in Uganda during 2015-2016 seasons for
national yield performance and adaptability studies so that most stable varieties could be identified for
production. The effect of genotype (G), environment (E) and their interaction (G x E) on tuber yield was
assessed to establish variety adaptation in different agro ecologies. Five sites were used in the study
that included; Kalegyere (2450 m/asl), Kachwekano (2225m/asl), Rwebitaba (1531m/asl), Buginyanya
(1887m/asl) and Zeu-DFI (1642m/asl). The varieties that yielded highest were; El-mundo (22 t ha-1),
Sarpomira (22 t ha-1), Connect (21.7T/ha), Rudolph (21.4t ha-1), Arizona (20.3 t ha-1), Voyager (20 t ha-1),
Faluka (19.9 t ha-1) and Sagitta (19.9 t ha-1). GxE analysis was done using Additive main effects and
multiplicative interaction (AMMI) and results showed that GxE interaction accounted for 12.6% of the
total variation, while genotypes and environments accounted for 5.7% and 59.7% of the total variation
respectively. The AMMI bi-plots identified varieties Caruso, Derby, Voyager, Royal, Navigator, Manitou,
Destiny, Musica and Markies to have the lowest (0.00033-0.6609) IPCA 1 score hence were most
adapted. Varieties Rwagume, Sarpo Mira, Connect and Kachpot 1 were more adapted at Kalegyere site
(-3.601 IPCA1 score) while Sarpo Mira, Connect, El-Mundo and Rudolph were adapted at Kachwekano
site (-0.562 IPCA1 score). Varieties Arizona, Faluka, Panamera and Connect were adapted at Zeu (0.125
IPCA1 score). Varieties El-Mundo, Arizona, Rudolph and Connect were more adapted at Buginyanya
ZARDI (0.498 IPCA1 score) while El-Mundo, Rudolph, Sagitta and Royal most adapted at Rwebitaba
ZARDI (3.54 IPCA1 score). The most interactive genotype was Rwagume with interaction score of -
2.30516 while the least interactive genotype were Caruso and Taurus with IPCA 1 score of 0.00033 and
0.01086 respectively.
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GXE, Adaptation, Yield stability, Dutch potatoes
Citation
Byarugaba, A. A., Benon, M., Tibanyedera, D., & Barekye, A. (2018). Genotype by environment interaction (GxE) as a measure of yield stability of Dutch potato varieties in Uganda. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 13(17), 890-896. DOI: 10.5897/AJAR2018.13061