Developing wheat varieties for the lowland areas of Uganda.
1994
Little R. | Wagoire W.
Wheat has been grown on a small scale in Uganda at altitudes between 1800 and 2500 m a.s.l. for over 90 years. Currently, Uganda has a policy of encouraging wheat production to reduce imports and ultimately reach self-sufficiency. The land available in the traditional wheat growing area is limited by high population pressure and unsuitable topography. If the area under wheat production is to substantially increase, new areas at lower altitudes (1000-1500 m), where large tracts of flat land suitable for mechanized production are available, will have to be brought into production. Over the past two seasons a large number of lines have been screened in nurseries and yield trials in the lowland areas of Uganda, and data are presented on their adaptability, especially in relation to yield potential and resistance to Helminthosporium sativum (spot blotch) and Puccinia graminis (stem rust). Those lines showing most promise are indicated.
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