Introduction
Tomatoes are one of the important horticultural crops to Ugandans and the world at large. Nutritionally it is an important source of nutrients both macro and micro. More so, it contributes significantly to well being of the farmers by generating income. However, this crops is diversely affected by ralstonia solanaceae, a bacteria that cause wilt in most of the solanaceous crops. The bacteria can cause 80-100% loss to the farmer. Therefore the horticulture research program is conducting a germplasm evaluation for these crops. As a result, a tomato evaluation project was started in collaboration with the World Islamic Call Society to screen and evaluate tomato varieties for yield characteristics and resistance to bacterial wilt and also initiate sustainable commercial tomato production in selected districts.
How objectives are to be achieved
Trials established in selected sites and data collected.
Progress so far
Trials to be established in selected sites of farm, commercial production (of selected varieties) initiated in selected districts.
Report
Final report on 1st trial research findings has been submitted to the World Islamic Call Society
Team: Dr. Peter Sseruwagi
Dr. Sophy Musaana
Ms. Maureen Logose
As a horticulture student am really amased to find such organisation . this is developmental and will develop more cultivars . I to get in touch with you. atwijukireivan90@gmail.com is my email. student at makerere university .
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR PUTTING HORTICULTURE AT A STANDARD LEVEL IN UGANDA . HELP US AS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO ORGANISE GLOBAL EXHIBITIONS TO DRAW HORTICULTURE TO THE TENSION OF EVERY UGANDAN . 0702986762
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