Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) by Subject "Uganda"
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Accuracy of pastoralists’ memory-based kinship assignment of Ankole cattle: a microsatellite DNA analysis
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2011-06)This study aimed to estimate the level of relatedness within Ankole cattle herds using autosomal microsatellite markers and to assess the accuracy of relationship assignment based on farmers’ memory. Eight cattle populations ... -
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 ... -
Application of morpho-anatomical traits of maize plant to quality control and quality assurance in maize seed system
(African Crop Science Society, 2016)Good seed quality can be obtained through control of the entire seed production process. There are emerging issues in the seed sector due to seed quality in market. In many countries seed and planting materials available ... -
Cassava root starch characteristics in Ugandan local varieties, elite introductions and their half SIB populations.
(Makerere University, 2010)Different important varieties of cassava are grown and used in Uganda for a range of applications based on their characteristics though they lack the right combination of culinary and industrial properties required for the ... -
Characterisation of cassava mosaic disease resistant breeding populations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-12)This study was conducted to enhance the efficiency of IITA-Uganda cassava breeding programme through quantification of genetic diversity among the cassava mosaic disease (CMD) resistant breeding populations and identification ... -
Characterisation of sorghum germplasm and sorghum anthracnose epidemics in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-05)Anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum sublineolum is considered one of the most important diseases of sorghum. The disease can cause up to 50% yield loss as it attacks all aerial parts of the plant. The pathogen is highly ... -
Characterizing the spatial and temporal spread of sweet potato mild mottle virus in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)Despite the fact that Uganda is the third biggest producer of sweet potato in the world, average yields are still very low. Viral diseases are among the major biotic causes of these low yields. Sweet potato virus disease ... -
Combining ability analysis for resistance to turcicum leaf blight in maize under highland agro-ecologies of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Maize productivity in the highland areas of Uganda is constrained by high prevalence of pests and diseases, and low levels of input use. Turcicum leaf blight (TLB) (caused by Exserohilum turcicum) is one of the most important ... -
Comparison of breeding systems by smallholder goat keepers in the humid, sub-humid and semi arid agro-ecological zones of Uganda
(Medwell Journals, 2010-05-05)A study was conducted in three districts (Sembabule, Soroti and Arua) to characterise the goat breeding practices in Uganda. A set of detailed structured questionnaires was used to collect information from 160 goat owners ... -
A comparison of the effects of the nematodes Radopholus similis and Pratylenchus goodeyi on growth, root health and yield of an East African highland cooking banana (Musa AAA-group)
(Taylor & Francis, 2003-07)The effects of Radopholus similis and Pratylenchus goodeyi on growth, root health and yield of the East African highland cooking banana cultivar Mbwazirume (Musa AAA-group) were compared at Mbarara, Uganda, at ... -
Competitiveness of crossbred chickens in Eastern Uganda
(2008-12-16)The poultry population in Uganda is estimared at 23 million, of which 78% are indigenous chickens. However, indigenous chickens have lower productivity, higher feed intake per metabolic body size and lower feed conversion ... -
Consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for shelf life extended fresh cassava roots in Uganda: the case of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-16)High post-harvest losses along the fresh cassava roots value chain increase food insecurity as a result of reduction in the amount and quality of food available for consumption. New modern technologies such as; waxing have ... -
Cotton pests and natural enemy interaction in Uganda: A basis for biosafety risk assessment.
(Makerere University, 2013-10)Cotton in Uganda is attacked by many insect pests causing yield losses of between 30 – 80%. The biggest losses are caused by members of Lepidoptera. Use of chemical insecticides have been by been used as an approach to ... -
Determinants of change in animal manure use level in banana production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)Banana yield in Uganda has declined during the past years 20 years due to declining soil fertility, reduced labor availability and increased pests and diseases. Despite the increase in the acreage, under banana production, ... -
Determinants of inorganic fertilizer use by small holder farmers in Uganda.
(2013)Many studies have been carried out to determine a household’s decision to use fertilizers in Uganda, however, little attention has been paid to the determinants in the different farming systems. This study was conducted ... -
Determinants of smallholder farmers’ participation In the potato market in Kabale and Mbale
(2013)This study was carried out in Kabale and Mbale districts of Uganda for the two potato growing seasons of 2011/2012. The study sought to underscore the factors that influence smallholder farmers’ decision to participate ... -
Determinants of Uganda's organic export supply: The case of coffee and cotton
(Makerere University, 2010)Although Uganda has a high comparative advantage for Organic Agriculture in Africa, it is still faced with challenges which include; uncertain price premiums and uncontrolled exchange rate variations, production and export ... -
Distribution and characterization of sweet potato alternaria blight isolates in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-09)In Uganda, sweetpotato virus diseases and Alternaria are the major diseases affecting sweetpotato production. Most of the improved varieties and landraces grown for home and commercial consumption like NASPOT 1 and New ... -
The distribution, biology and behaviour of major natural enemies of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (homoptera: aleyrodidae) on cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2007-08)The whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) is an important pest of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) causing substantial yield losses due to transmission of cassava mosaic geminiviruses that cause ... -
Diversity and potential of nematodes associated with bacteria for bio-control of insect pests in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-07)A significant number of nematodes are associated with bacteria. These nematodes live mainly in the soil where they feed on bacteria and other soil organisms. They play commensal, obligate parasitism and pathogenesis ...