Morphological Characterization and Diversity of Bambara Groundnuts in Uganda

Sixty nine Bambara groundnut accessions were evaluated at the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI), Namulonge, Uganda to determine their morphological variability in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Analysis of variance showed significant (P < 0.01) divergence among for all traits. Cluster analysis exhibited six distinct clusters highest intra-cluster distance (8.09) observed cluster II and lowest (0.00) VI. Maximum inter-cluster was between VI IV minimum IV. Inter-cluster much higher than suggesting wider accessions. All late maturing high yield grouped V while early III. Results principal component indicated that both vegetative traits discriminatory characteristics. The diversity most indicating they can be used breeding programs develop varieties desirable