School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS): Recent submissions
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Effect of Silicon and Potassium on growth and yield of East African Highland Banana
(Makerere University, 2022)Soil fertility is a major constraint to East African highland banana (hereafter referred to as highland banana) and a key concern for ongoing research efforts. Among primary nutrients, potassium (K) is by far the most ... -
Farmers’ willingness to participate in alternative delivery channels of improved bean seed
(Makerere University, 2018-04)The conventional seed delivery channels have mainly delivered improved seed of hybrid varieties and vegetables and little of the open-pollinated varieties such as common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The pan-African bean ... -
The influence of partnerships in enhancing functionality of one stop center association –(OSCA) rice value chains in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-06-02)Government and Non-Government organizations in Uganda promote partnerships in farmer organizations as a strategy for improving value chain functionality. The right partnerships connect small holder farmers to agricultural ... -
Enhancing acceptance of video content through farmers' participation in production of farmer-learning videos in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The use of videos in agricultural extension is advanced as a means of improving farmers’ access to agricultural information. Several studies have assessed use of videos in extension with little regard to the appropriateness ... -
Soil carbon dioxide emissions in a cereal cropping system under nitrogen application in an inland valley wetland in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Utilization of inland valley wetlands for agriculture is on the increase, in effect threatening the values associated with an intact wetland ecology. Moreover, it has become inevitable that some form of agriculture must ... -
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) as a bean intercrop or rotation crop contributes to the survival of bean root rot pathogens and perpetuation of bean root rots
(Wiley, 2017-03-04)Root rots (RR) are the main cause of declining bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production in southwestern Uganda. Here, beans are mainly intercropped/rotated with maize (Zea mays), sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), sweet potato (Ipomoea ... -
Management of bean root rots in the bean based cropping system in Southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-06-02)Root rots are the main cause of declining bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in southwestern Uganda. In this region, beans are often grown in association with other crops, i.e., maize, sorghum, peas, solanum potatoes, ... -
Evaluation of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) lines for adaptability and reaction to rust disease
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important food crop in Uganda because of its high protein and oil content. Although a wide phenotypic diversity has been observed within cultivated groundnut, the genetic diversity ... -
Exploring niches for enhanced soyabean productivity in smallholder farms of Northern and Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-11)Most agricultural soils in Sub-Saharan Africa are highly heterogeneous and deficient in phosphorus (P), an important nutrient limiting productivity of soyabean. Heterogeneity in soil fertility is an opportunity for guiding ... -
Effects of climate variability on rainfed rice production: a case study of Northern farming system agroecological zone of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Rice (Oryza sativa) production is growing rapidly not only as a major source of food and nutrition to the global populace but also as a strategic crop for poverty reduction among subsistence farmers in Uganda. Despite ... -
Genetic analysis of resistance to witchweed (Striga hermonthica) and tolerance to low soil nitrogen in selected tropical maize lines
(Makerere University, 2021)Striga (Striga hermonthica) and low nitrogen are major yield reducing factors in maize production in Uganda. Four Striga resistant inbred lines, four low nitrogen stress tolerant inbred lines and two inbred line testers ... -
Environmental and socio-economic impacts of large dams on men and women
(Makerere University, 2021-12)This study focused on establishing the socio-economic and environmental impacts of Bujagali Hydropower project on local men and women living around the dam before and after its establishment. The specific objectives were ... -
Genetic gains and genomic prediction of selected cassava traits in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Variety replacement tailored towards addressing the urgent and futuristic society needs is an important function of plant breeding. To ensure that superior varieties are developed fast enough to match the growing demand ... -
Phenotyping for starch content and root softness in Ugandan Cassava Germplasm
(Makerere University, 2022)Two end-user cassava root quality traits namely softness of boiled roots and starch content, greatly influence consumer acceptance, industrial value and market prices of cassava varieties in East Africa. Thus, with the ... -
Effect of legume companion cropping on fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) incidence and damage on maize in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-06)Maize production in Africa has always been constrained by biotic and abiotic stresses. However, the recent outbreak of fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda) has escalated the problem of low maize crop performance. ... -
Enhancing group sustainability and innovativeness of youth in agriculture : a comparison of government and non-government interventions in mid-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Whereas agriculture presents the highest potential to employ the bulging youth population in Uganda and other developing countries, there is a growing dislike for agriculture among the youth albeit the challenges they face ... -
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 ... -
Effect of silicon and potassium on banana weevil injury in East African Highland banana
(Makerere University, 2022-05-04)Banana is an important food and cash crop in Uganda where it contributes to the welfare of over 75% of smallholder farming households. However, its productivity has been decreasing due to several biotic and abiotic production ... -
Land use / cover change and pollution loading along River Namatala in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)River Namatala is a very important river for communities in Eastern Uganda as it harbors one of the biggest slums in Uganda (the Namatala slum). It is also a source of water for hundreds of people living in Bududa, Sironko, ... -
Genetic studies of stay green maize genotypes for Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Stay green is the ability of a plant to maintain photosynthetically functional green leaf area for longer periods even under water stress. The study was done to compare the physiological capacity of drought tolerant maize ...