Publications by authors named "Fidelis Owino"
Field Crops Res
February 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on developing and testing high-yielding, stress-tolerant maize hybrids in eastern Africa to boost productivity for smallholder farmers.
- The trials were conducted across four countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda) with a significant number of participating farmers, revealing that these new hybrids performed better in low-yielding conditions compared to existing commercial varieties.
- Farmers prioritized grain yield in their selection process, highlighting the importance of these new hybrids for improved agricultural outcomes under varying environmental stresses.
