Matooke is one of the crops that is at least grown around the country on both large or small scale. ... The plant may need to be supported carry the weight of the bunch by staking.

Economically: At full processing capacity, matooke could significantly supplement the value of wheat in the economy and in domestic use for functions such as baking and breakfast dishes by 50 per ...

These are nakyetengu, namwezi, kisansa and nakitembe matooke species. Dr Mathias Magunda, the institute's director, said, "This is a major step in developing a genetically modified banana." ...