Local Varieties of Cassava: Conservation, Cultivation and Use in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorNakabonge, Grace
dc.contributor.authorSamukoya, C.
dc.contributor.authorBaguma, Y.
dc.date.accessioned2022-07-11T13:43:29Z
dc.date.available2022-07-11T13:43:29Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractThe 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.en_US
dc.identifier.citationNakabonge, G., Samukoya, C., & Baguma, Y. (2018). Local varieties of cassava: Conservation, cultivation and use in Uganda. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 20(6), 2427-2445.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-017-9997-6en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/4200
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEnvironment, Development and Sustainabilityen_US
dc.subjectOn farm , Socio-cultural , Germplasm , Traditional farmer knowledgeen_US
dc.titleLocal Varieties of Cassava: Conservation, Cultivation and Use in Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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