The adoption of improved seed and other planting material in developing countries shows
mixed results despite their potential to increase agricultural productivity. To arrive at a better …

Drought is a major threat to banana production in Uganda, leading to large yield losses. This
study documented drought effects on banana production and identified farmers' drought …

Bananas (Matooke) are a common food crop in Uganda, generating vast agricultural waste
during preparation. In this study, banana peels, which had adequate starch remaining in …

Soil nutrient depletion and Xanthomonas wilt (Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum)
are major causes of declining productivity in smallholder banana systems in East and …

Numerous studies have been conducted on the effects of plant density on growth and yield
of dessert bananas in the humid tropics, but effects of plant densities in relations with …

Abstract East African highland bananas (Musa spp. AAA group) are an important staple in
the Great Lakes region of East Africa. Their production has declined due to pests and …

In central Uganda, in spite of poor soils and high pest pressure, bananas are a primary
source of household food and income. Farmers are increasingly challenged by the need to …

This multidisciplinary study considers the impact of short-term weather variations on food
consumption of 488 rural households in Uganda. We combine World bank LSMS …

The objective of this study was to characterize the banana production systems and to identify
the constraints it faces. A questionnaire survey and field observations were carried out with …

Banana remains an essential crop mainly cultivated in the tropical and subtropical regions.
In Africa, its production is carried out by small scale farmers under different cropping systems …