• Influence of socio-psychological factors on smallholder farmers’ investment behaviour in seed potato production : a case of seed potato producer typologies in South-Western Uganda 

  Nabasumba, Sylvia (Makerere University, 2024)

  Limited access to low-cost quality seed potato is a major production and productivity-reducing constraint for smallholder potato farmers in developing countries. Whereas smallholder farmers' investment in farmer-based seed ...

• Genetic diversity and genome wide association mapping for post-harvest physiological deterioration in cassava 

  Nakasujja, Florence (Makerere University, 2024-12)

  Postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) is one of the major constraints causing major economic loss across the cassava value chain (Manihot esculenta). Cassava roots start undergoing physiological deterioration within ...

• Prediction of consumer acceptable quality of cooking banana hybrids 

  Khakasa, Elizabeth (Makerere University, 2024-11)

  Cooking bananas (East African Highland Bananas - EAHBs) also known as “Matooke” play a vital role as a staple food and income source in East Africa, yet consumer acceptability and quality traits remain underexplored. This ...

• Assessing the effect of crop production drivers on maize yield in Lake Kyoga Basin Using Machine Learning 

  Kisakye, Angella (Makerere University, 2024-12)

  Agriculture is a crucial economic activity in Uganda, with maize serving as a priority crop for both food security and income generation. Even though over 80% of households in Lake Kyoga Basin are cultivating maize, ...

• Dry spell characteristics and adoption of on-farm adaptation strategies among vegetable farmers in Mbale district, eastern Uganda. 

  Nabirye, Annet Margaret (Makerere University, 2024-12)

  Dry spells associated with increased climate variability have had devastating consequences on the farming communities that have continuously threatened vegetable production. The study assessed dry spell characteristics and ...

• Assessment of the socio-economic and technical aspects of biomass waste derived briquettes for energy supply in Uganda 

  Kizito, Geofrey (Makerere University, 2024)

  Due to the rising energy needs and environmental concerns, biomass briquettes have been pointed out as a potential supplementary and/or energy substitute for traditional wood fuel in most developing regions. However, ...

• Analysis of actors in the plastic waste value chain in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso Districts Central Uganda 

  Twinamatsiko, Confidence (Makerere University, 2024-11)

  Plastic recycling is a complex process involving several activities and the waste material undergoes multiple changes of ownership before reaching the consumer as a new product. The study sought to analyse the actors in ...

• On-farm and off-farm climate change adaptation strategies of households in Afgooye - Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia 

  Said, Aweis Ahmed (Makerere University, 2024-11)

  Climate change adaptation continues to be the most significant strategy in responding to climate change impacts. The aim of this study was to contribute to the improvement of climate change adaptation among local communities ...

• Modelling the spatio-temporal distribution of dichrostachys cinerea in Queen Elizabeth National Park 

  Bigirwa, Dickson (Makerere University, 2024-11)

  This study was conducted in March 2022 in QENP. Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Weight and Arn. Shrub has been reported to be on the increase threatening other native plant species in Queen Elizabeth National Park. However, ...

• Influence of Actor’s Interaction on the Competitiveness of Improved Cowpea (Secow 3b) In Oyam District, Lango Sub-Region 

  Akecha, Tobby (Makerere University, 2024)

  Low competitiveness of the improved Agricultural technologies in terms of yields and market shares has remained a challenge in enhancing food, nutrition and income security in the developing countries. Inadequate information ...

• Uptake and economic efficiency of high-quality cassava flour production and processing in eastern Uganda 

  Okurut, Stanslus (Makerere University, 2024-12)

  and the potential to overcome the challenges of limited markets and poor prices of dry cassava chips has been promoted in Eastern Uganda. Farmers in the region are already knowledgeable and experienced in the production ...

• Characterisation, epidemiology and management of rice yellow mottle virus disease in Uganda 

  Ramathani, Idd (Makerere University, 2024-12)

  Rice (Oryza sativa L) is a critical global food crop, providing 20% of calorie intake for over 3.3 billion people. In Uganda, annual rice production is approximately 350,000 MT, contributing $104 million in import substitution. ...

• Phenotypic selection and genomics of resistance to groundnut rosette disease in cultivated groundnut 

  Achola, Esther (Makerere University, 2024-12)

  Groundnut rosette disease (GRD) is a viral disease endemic to sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which severely devastates groundnut leading to pod yield losses of up to 100% in susceptible varieties. Deploying resistant groundnut ...

• Examining the impact of Nkumba dumpsite on catchment water sources around Katabi town council, Wakiso district. 

  Amongin, Godliver (Makerere University, 2024)

  Municipal solid waste management remains a very big challenge especially in the developing countries which mainly use land filling and dumpsites to manage solid waste. These techniques pose great threats to the environment ...

• Assessing the vulnerability of coffee farming systems to agro-climatic shocks in Uganda. 

  Twah, Amina (Makerere University, 2024)

  Climate change will likely increase the frequency, magnitude, and the extent of spatial distribution of agro-climatic shocks in many parts of the world. In Uganda, coffee production is threatened by persistent agro-climatic ...

• Impact of climate and land use/ land cover change on the surface area of Lake Wamala. 

  Nabalisa, Janet (Makerere University, 2024-09)

  Water resources especially lakes are vital ecosystems that sustain all aspects of life. However, lake systems worldwide are extremely fragile, and many are shrinking due to changing climate and anthropogenic activities. ...

• Biopreservation of brycinus nurse fish (Onangananga) using beeswax and thyme essential oil with complementary packaging 

  Mannakhe, Moreen Dianah (Makerere University, 2024-12)

  Bio-coatings maintain food quality by minimizing exchange of oxygen, light and moisture across the food matrix, hence inhibiting microbial proliferation. Including essential oils in the bio-coatings enhances flavor, ...

• Perceived tenure security in collaborative forest management: a case of Budongo forest, mid-western Uganda. 

  Nassamula, Sulaina (Makerere University, 2024)

  Perceived tenure security is widely recognized as a key determinant of land use decisions. The level of perceived tenure security shapes community participation in conservation activities, sustainable resource use, and ...

• Influence of forest zoning on Liana species composition and diversity in Mabira forest reserve, Uganda. 

  Tumusiime, Wycliffe (Makerere University, 2024)

  Lianas, a polyphyletic guild of woody climbing plants, are an essential component of tropical forests accounting for nearly 25%–35% of the woody species and 10%–40% of all woody stems. Although studies on the ecology of ...

• Assessment of water pollution in Kampala industrial business park, Namanve micro catchment. 

  Emor, Stephen (Makerere University, 2024)

  The water quality in Namanve catchment along the Kampala Industrial Business Park is steadily deteriorating due to increased contaminants from runoff and discharge from the industrial developments. Coupled with urban ...

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