Bucheyeki, T.L. and Shenkalwa, M.E. and Mapunda, X.T. and Matata, W.L.
(2010)
The groundnut client oriented research in Tabora,
Tanzania.
African Journal of Agricultural Research , 5 (5).
pp. 356-362.
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Abstract
A client oriented groundnut research was carried out in Tabora, Tanzania. Objectives were to solicit
farmers’ preferences on groundnut production and evaluate groundnut varieties under varying
environments and conditions. Semi structured questionnaires and focus groups were used to solicit
farmers’ opinions. On-station and on-farm trials were conducted based on recommendations suggested
by farmers. On-station trial had 3 replications with 5 plots each laid in a randomized complete block
design. Plot size was 25 m2. The net harvested area was 15 m2. The spacing used was 0.9 × 0.15 m. Onfarm
trials involved 9 farmers each planting 5 varieties. Varieties used were Johari, Pendo, Nyota, Sawia
and farmer. SPSS and Genstat computer software were used to analyse survey and field trials data,
respectively. Drought and low yielding varieties were observed as the most serious problems in the
area. Pendo and Johari varieties constantly out yielded other varieties and ranked first and second,
respectively, under research and farmers managements. Genotypes sum of squares accounted for
54.93% of the variability. This study also revealed that, under some conditions, researchers and
farmers’ variety selection criteria coincided. Based on the information generated by this study, Pendo
and Johari were recommended.
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