Development of pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.)] hybrids for the semi-arid Kenya.

Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) is cultivated by many farmers in the semi-arid areas of Kenya as a source of food and cash. However, the yields have remained low, ranging between 500 to 800 kg haˉ¹. Apart from drought, fusarium wilt is reported to affect yield. Breeding pigeonpea hybrids, usi...

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Main Author: Makelo, Margaret Nafula.
Other Authors: Melis, Rob W.
Language:en
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10413/9983