Baguma, Gerald2025-10-032025-10-032024-08Baguma, G. (2024). Characterization of potato genotypes for desirable agronomic traits, morphological attributes and processing qualities in Kigezi highlands.Kyambogo University (Unpublished work)https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/2630xv, 101 p. : col.Potato is an important staple food crop as well as a cash crop more especially for the highland areas of Uganda. There have been gaps in potato genotypes in regard to desirable growth traits, favorable morphological attributes and processing qualities in Kigezi highlands. The main objective of this research is to identify potato genotypes with favorable growth traits, morphological characteristics, and processing attributes that are adapted to the Kigezi Highlands of Uganda, in order to boost potato production. A total of l7 genotypes including l4 newly bred and three variety checks (Victoria, NAROPOT4 and Cruza) were used in the study. The experimental sites included Kalengyere at 2450 metres above sea level (m.a.s.l) and KaZARD[ at 2,200 metres above sea level (m.a.s.l). Morphological data vvere recorded during the harvesting time after which samples were collected for processing and assessment of quality. The experiments were conducted during the wet months of March -June (Season A) and September- December (Season B) in 2020. The results revealed significant variations in growth and morphological traits among genotypes, seasons and within locations. Genotypes with desirable growth traits were 393220.54xNKRN59.48, NAROPOT4, and 393220.54. Genotype 57.8X59.4l was found to have poor agronomic traits. Genotypes NAROPOT4x77.54 and NAROPOT4x 39.107 were found with more · resistance to late blight disease and and genetype Victoria 392bt.18 were found more susceptible to late blight disease across the two sites. Genotypes which were found to be highly yielding were 59.41x220.54 and N AROPT4x 38.107. The least yielding genotype across the two study sites and seasons was 39266.18. Genotypes with highest dry matter content were found to be 59.41x220.54 and 26.103x11.2 while those with low dry matter (<20%) were Kinigix l9.l 7, and 395077.12. Genotypes found with favourable qualities should be subjected to further evaluations in more diverse agro-ecological zones of Uganda.enPotatoesVarietiesGeneticsBreedingThesis