K. K. Nkongolo

Characterization of New Quality Protein Maize (QPM) Varieties from a Breeding Program: Analysis of Amino Acid Profiles and Development of a Variety-Diagnostic Molecular Marker

K. K. Nkongolo, G. Daniel, K. Mbuya, P. Michael & G. Theriault · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

Aims of the Study: This study was to determine the amino acid profile of two newly developed quality protein maize varieties and to develop variety-diagnostic molecular markers. Methodology: Two new maize varieties, named MUDISHI 1 and MUDISHI 3 have been developed by breeders an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2015/15729

Molecular Relatedness and Morpho-Agronomic Characteristics of Congolese Accessions of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) for Breeding Purposes

G. Mamba-Mbayi, K. K. Nkongolo, R. Narendrula, P. Tshilenge Djim & A. Kalonji-Mbuyi · Biotechnology Journal International · 2014

Cassava serves as primary staple food of millions of people in the tropics and subtropics, and is used as a carbohydrate source in animal feed. Knowledge of agro-morphological characteristics and genetic relatedness is essential for an efficient recombination of varieties in a br...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2014/7423

Analysis of Gene Expression Associated with Copper Toxicity in White Birch (Betula papyrifera) Populations from a Mining Region

C. L. Djeukam, G. Theriault, P. Michael & K. K. Nkongolo · Biotechnology Journal International · 2016

The Greater Sudbury Region (GSR) is one of the most ecologically disturbed regions of Canada. Recent studies have shown that Betula papyrifera accumulate metals in roots or leaves. The main objectives of the present study were to 1) determine the effects of copper treatment on   ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/28425