• Genomics of multiple-insect resistance in maize 

  Badji, Arfang (Makerere University, 2021-01)

  Maize, a food security crop, is attacked from the fields to the storage facilities by a plethora of insect pests on all parts of the plant. Most studies that were conducted to understand maize defense mechanisms to incorporate ...

• Occurrence of cassava mosaic disease and characterization of casual viruses in Mozambique 

  Solemanegy, Marta da Graça Eugénio (Makerere University, 2021-11)

  Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) is one of the major constraints to cassava production in Mozambique. In this research, two studies were carried out to monitor the incidence and severity of CMD and its causal viruses in the ...

• Evaluation of application regimes and rates of biological control agents for the management of root knot nematodes and bacterial wilt of tomato 

  Sekanjako, Ivan (Makerere University, 2021-10)

  Trichoderma asperellum and Bacillus subtilis have been used as biological control agents (BCAs) for root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) and bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum), two of the most problematic soil borne ...

• Assessing the socio-cultural determinants of adoption of biogas technology in Mpigi district, Uganda 

  Namirembe, Grace (Makerere University, 2021-10-11)

  The increasing energy poverty in Uganda is seen as a limitation to sustainable development. Hence attempts are made to disseminate and promote the relevance of clean renewable energy resources such as Biogas technology in ...

• Lecheate physico-chemical parameters removal efficiency and possible alternative treatment options to Kiteezi landfill treatment facility 

  Wade, Cheikh Tidiane (Makerere University, 2021-09)

  Sanitary landfills generate large quantities of highly polluted leachate, which is a major environmental, economic and social concern. Further, the treatment of landfill leachate constitutes a challenge that may vary ...

• Evaluation of adaptation measures by smallholder Irish potato farmers to climate variability in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda 

  Elepu, Julius (Elepu, J. (20190. Evaluation of adaptation measures by smallholder Irish potato farmers to climate variability in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda. (Unpublished master's dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, 2019-10)

  The study was conducted in Rubanda District with a general aim of evaluating the effectiveness of adaptation measures to climate variability used by smallholder Irish potatoes farmers. Specifically, the study set out to ...

• Complementary food handling practices associated with food safety, health and nutritional status of children in Adyel division, Lira district 

  Atim, Elizabeth (Makerere University, 2020-11)

  Efforts to reduce illnesses and undernutrition among children in developing countries are partly hampered by a continual existence of childhood infections. The objective of this study was to identify the complementary food ...

• Influence of access to markets on investment in soil fertility management and conservation among potato farmers in the highlands of south-western Uganda 

  Muzira, Robert (Makerere University, 2021-04)

  Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major staple food crop and a source of household income in Eastern Africa, particularly the highland areas. Potato production systems are characterized by a spiral of nutrient depletion, ...

• Phenotypic and biochemical responses of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata l. Walp) to the cowpea aphid (Aphis craccivora koch) 

  Nghituwamhata, Selma Ndapewa (Makerere University, 2021-04-30)

  Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) (Fabaceae) is a vital legume crop cultivated by many smallholder farmers. The production of cowpea is constrained by several abiotic and biotic factors such as insects, diseases, and ...

• Optimization of the process for production of mango enriched carrot-tomato ketchup 

  Basika, Elisa (Makerere University, 2021-04-27)

  Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables in Uganda are estimated at 30% which translates to about 4 billion shillings loss annually. This is due to limited knowledge on value addition and preservation technologies being ...

• Assessment of the success of active forest restoration in Mount Elgon National Park, Eastern Uganda 

  Kitimbo, Herbert (Makerere University, 2020-10)

  Globally, active forest restoration involving the planting of native tree species has been used to reverse tropical forest degradation. Despite the substantial costs ($ 2500 per ha) in active forest restoration, there is ...

• Land use/cover changes and carbon stock assessment in Mukura sub-county Ngora district, Eastern Uganda 

  Epaja, Michael (Makerere University, 2020-12-01)

  Like other countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa, Uganda and Mukura in particular are not an exception to land use/cover changes from bush land to farm land. Mukura subcounty in Eastern Uganda is one of the areas where ...

• Dynamics of historical and projected future drought and its impact on Robusta coffee productivity in central Uganda 

  Najjuma, Mabel (Makerere University, 2021-03)

  Drought monitoring and early warning are crucial elements that affect drought sensitive sectors such as crop production. The overall aim of the study was to characterize historical and future drought and establish its ...

• Implications of Uganda Forestry Policy 2001 reform on forest land tenure security and livelihoods 

  Nirachatsuwan, Pornlumon (Makerere University, 2021)

  Sustainable forest management involves a system that is ecologically sound, economically viable and socially responsible and requires good understanding and knowledge of community dynamics, forest land tenure regimes and ...

• Assessing the resilience of persons with disabilities in landslide prone areas: a case of Bushika sub county, Bududa district 

  MARTIN, SSENNOGA; Ssennoga, Martin (Makerere University, 2021-02)

  The resilience of Persons with disabilities (PwDs) in landslide-prone areas is not well understood and yet this information is vital in reducing risks through building resilience in the disaster-prone areas. Resilience ...

• A genetic analysis of banana resistance to weevils (cosmopolites Sordidus germar) 

  Mwanje, Gerald (Makerere University, 2021-04-20)

  Banana weevils (Cosmopolites sordidus Germar) are a very important pest contributing to the decline in banana production of up to 50% - 100% after the 3rdratoon cycle. East African highland cooking bananas are an important ...

• The role of social capital in social protection intervention to enhance household resilience to livelihood shocks in Eastern Ethiopia 

  Endris, Getachew Shambel (Makerere University, 2021-02)

  Social Safety Net interventions are common interventions by governments and non-government organizations in addressing crises of food shortages and disasters in African countries. These interventions however hardly take ...

• Climate Risk and Food Security among Indigenous Communities of Kanungu District, South western Uganda 

  Ainembabazi, Triphine (Makerere University, 2021-01)

  Majority of Uganda’s population depends on rain-fed agriculture for sustenance. Despite this, approximately 30% of Uganda’s population is still food insecure. Unfortunately, the indigenous Batwa communities are not an ...

• Assessment of allocative efficiency of smallholder tea farmers: evidence from Kabale and Kanungu districts, Uganda 

  Kishaija, Noel (Makerere University, 2021-04)

  Smallholder productivity and efficiency still remain a paradox especially in perennial crops with past research presenting mixed results on allocative efficiency of smallholder farmers. The purpose of the study was to ...

• An assessment of pedo-hydrological characteristics at medium sized landslide sites in Manafwa catchment, mountain Elgon. 

  Kutosi, Moses (Makerere University, 2021-04)

  Landslide hazards are prevalent and continue to manifest seasonally on the slopes of Mountain Elgon, especially in the Manafwa catchment. While their occurrence has attracted several studies, limited attention has been ...

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