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Polyploidy Breeding of African Nightshade ( Solanum section Solanum )
(Global Science Books, 2007)
The perception of African nightshades (
Solanum
section
Solanum
) as “healthy” foods, supported by documentation of their high nutri-
tional and medicinal benefits, has led to a sudden and ...
Effects of day-length and temperature on floral structure and fertility restoration in a season-dependent male-sterile Solanum villosum Mill. mutant
(Springer Verlag, 2007)
Solanum villosum is an important African leafy vegetable whose yield is limited mainly by competition from early and excess fruit-set. Induced male-sterility is a potential tool to reduce this competition and enhance yields. ...
Mutation Breeding of African Nightshade ( Solanum section Solanum )
(Global Science Books, 2007-04-12)
African nightshades (
Solanum nigrum-
related species) are some
of the most widely consumed traditional
leafy herbs and vegetables, particularly in Africa and South-East Asia. The leaves contain high levels of ...
Floral Genetics of African Nightshade (Solanum section Solanum)
(International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology, 2007)
Solanum section Solanum, centering on the species commonly known as African nightshade, and botanically known as the “Solanum
nigrum complex” is composed of a large number of morphogenetically distinct taxa, with certain ...
Scope for genetic enhancement of the parasitisation potential of four native strains of Trichogrammatoidea sp. nr. lutea Girault (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) in Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2007-09-14)
In response to emerging interest in commercial mass production of Trichogramma for Helicoverpa armigera biocontrol in eastern Africa, laboratory experiments were undertaken to assess the scope for genetic enhancement of ...
Scaling up production of traditional green leafy vegetables in Kenya: Perspectives on water and nitrogen management
(Global Science Books, 2007)
Traditional green leafy vegetables are promising alternative vegetable crops consumed in Kenya and other African countries. The crops whose consumption is on the increase include vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus spp.), African ...