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Abundance and diversity of tomato rhizosphere microbes in different land uses and their effect on bacterial wilt disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-26)Agricultural production is associated with changes in microbial diversity. This often leads to microbial unevenness and multiplication of soil borne diseases such as wilts, which are tedious to control and trend managed ... -
Acceptance and willingness to pay for potato-based cookies: a case of urban consumers in South-western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-11)In Uganda, potato is mainly consumed in boiled form. However, there is a huge potential for processing potato into high value products because of the growing population coupled with changes in food eating habits and ... -
Adaptation and genetic analysis of earliness and yield component traits of yam bean (Pachyrhizus Spp.) in Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The yam bean (Pachyrizhus spp) is a high yielding storage root legume, rich in protein and micronutrients. The crop is constituted by three species, P. ahipa, P. erosus and P. tuberosus that are in cultivation but remain ... -
Agro-morphological characterization of mungbean (vigna radiata) entries and their use in cross-combinations for breeding purposes in Uganda.
(2013)Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) is a species of the pan-tropical genus Vigna that is native to Asia; it is widely grown and used in Africa, Latin America and Asia for human and livestock consumption. Dry seeds, fresh ... -
Altitude and farming system as drivers for occurrence of biological control agents and yield in coffee fields of mount Elgon region in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The Mount Elgon coffee farmlands exist in mosaical patterns with banana, annual crops, and semi natural vegetation with a hierarchy of bio-physical characteristics conferred by altitudinal positioning and cropping intensity. ... -
Analysis of drought tolerance in selected upland rice genotypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-02)Rice, one of the world’s staple is under serious threat by water stress as a result of drought due to the changing climatic conditions. Yield reduction due to drought is increasing by the day and severe losses have been ... -
Analysis of genetic diversity and progress made in bean breeding in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Over the past 56 years, many cultivars of common beans have been released in Uganda but the genetic gain made in grain yield and related traits have never been documented. The morphological and genetic diversity of these ... -
Analysis of Tamarindus Indica value chain in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-04)Tamarindus indica is a tropical widespread multipurpose fruit tree species of the Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpiniaceae tribe Amherstieae, Genus Tamarindus. It is a multipurpose and very valuable tree species in Uganda and ... -
Analysis of the economic performance of cross bred chickens: a case of peri urban areas of Wakiso district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The accelerated human population growth in peri urban centers of Wakiso district has resulted in high rates of unemployment. This coupled with shortage of arable land due to Urbanisation, has led to urban poor to turn to ... -
Analysis of the green gram value chain in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)This study was conducted to analyse the green gram value chain in order to identify the constraints as well as opportunities existing in production, marketing and utilization of the crop in northern and north eastern regions ... -
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi for enhanced nutrient and moisture utilization in sweet potato production
(Makerere University, 2022-01-20)Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) yields are low in Uganda recording 4.5 t ha-1, which is about 10% of attainable yield (45 t ha-1) in Africa (CIP, 2006). The low yields are attributed to infertile soils especially a ... -
Assessing the impact of support to agriculture and forestry development project on maize productivity in South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2014-02)The government of South Sudan through the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry launched the Support to Agriculture and Forestry Development Project in 2007, as one of the strategies aimed at increasing agricultural ... -
Assessing the implications of rural livelihood diversification on food security around the protected area of Kibale National Park in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-24)Food security is probably the most important development challenge and survival concern for humankind. Despite gradual economic growth in Uganda, Western Uganda has continued to register food insecurity concerns and little ... -
Assessing the levels of heavy metals and mineral salts contamination of community water sources along the Kiteezi landfill catchment, near Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-01)World over, especially in the developing nations, landfills are still the main alternative to containing large volumes of municipal wastes. However, the reducing urban space and increasing volumes of municipal solid waste ... -
Assessing the Technical and Economic efficiency of farmers in maize production in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Like other developing countries, agriculture in Uganda plays a pivotal role in economic growth, poverty alleviation, employment creation, foreign exchange earnings and food security. Maize, a priority crop in Uganda is ... -
Assessment of purity of yellow common bean seeds in Tanzanian markets
(Makerere University, 2022)In Eastern Africa, common beans are a major source of food and revenue for smallholder farmers who make up the bulk of the population. However, yellow bean trade is affected by limited information and unstructured system ... -
Assessment of soil fertility status and potential for okra production at Rajaf Demonstration Farm, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2012-11)Soil fertility assessment is an essential step towards improving agricultural production. In tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, Okra (Abelmoschus esculenta L. Moench) is a food security and income sourcing ... -
Assessment of the factors influencing improved potato varietal choice and change in the South Western Highland Agroecological zone of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)This study sought to assess the factors influencing improved potato varietal choice in south western highland agro-ecological zone of Uganda.The study examined the drivers of potato varietal choice and varietal change using ... -
An Assessment of the Influence of Industrial Parks on Land Use Transformations in Uganda: The case of Kampala Industrial and Business Park
(Makerere University, 2020)The study assessed the influence of industrial parks on land use transformations with specific reference to the Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP). The study adopted a cross sectional research design involving ... -
Association mapping for resistance to Turcicum leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum) in sorghum
(Makerere University, 2022-11-12)Turcicum Leaf Blight (TLB) disease, caused by a fungal pathogen Exserohilum turcicum is one of the major diseases affecting sorghum and maize in the warm and humid parts of the world including Uganda. TLB causes leaf ...