School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS): Recent submissions
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Potential environmental and human health risk effects of pesticide application in agriculture: a case of smallholder tomato farmers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-10-27)The objective of the study was to assess the environmental and human health risks associated with pesticide application to control for diseases and pests in tomato production. The specific objectives include: (1) to ... -
Bioremediation of petroleum contaminated soils using native plants and their rhizobacteria in the Sudd region of South-Sudan
(Makerere University, 2022-01-31)Crude oil extraction in Sudd wetland covers an estimated area of 1,834,000 ha currently producing between 298,000 to 390,000 barrels per day. It estimated that almost the entire area is contaminated with crude oil. ... -
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 ... -
Field-based polymerase chain reaction detection of key sweetpotato viruses
(Makerere University, 2021-11-25)Globally, Sweetpotato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV) and Sweetpotato chlorotic stunt virus (SPCSV) occur frequently and in combination cause sweetpotato virus disease (SPVD). In SPVD infections, plants ... -
Effect of calcium and sodium bentonite clays from the Albertine Graben region of Uganda on performance of broiler and layer chickens fed aflatoxin-contaminated diets
(Makerere University, 2022-01-19)Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites of the species belonging to the genus aspergillus which are highly hepatocellular carcinogenic and are of great concern in the grain and feed industry. The most promising approach to ... -
Economic evaluation of legume-finger millet rotations in Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2021)Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is among the major food crops in Uganda but due to population pressure on land, soils have become exhausted leading to low productivity of millet. Legume-based soil fertility management ... -
Farmer learning behaviour : a case of the student-to-farmer university outreach of Gulu University in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12-20)Globally, a dominant discourse on policy reforms for the higher education sector has called for universities to prioritize community outreach services. However, concerns exist in student outreach formats that they might ... -
Combined inorganic and organic potassium inputs to mitigate fusarium wilt disease in potted apple bananas
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Banana is a source of livelihood for smallholder poor rural farming communities in Uganda. Many banana cultivars are grown in Uganda. Apple banana is the most preferred dessert cultivar because of its short sweet compact ... -
Genetic analysis of resistance to blast disease (Magnaporthe oryzae) among local resistant rice varieties in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Rice blast caused by Magnaporthe oryzae is one of the most serious diseases that jeopardize rice production in Uganda. In fact, it causes up to 100% yield loss in severe cases. In order to overcome the effect of this ... -
The role of host plants, temperature and natural enemies in the development, survival and reproduction of edible grasshopper Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae)
(Makerere University, 2021-12-13)The edible long-horned grasshopper (Ruspolia differens Serville) is a very important source of food and income in East Africa. However, the insect is currently obtained from seasonally swarming wild populations which are ... -
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 ... -
Validation of high-throughput phenotyping tools for selection in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) breeding
(Makerere University, 2021-10)Phenotyping is an important aspect of plant breeding. It is essential in conventional and molecular breeding programs alike. Plant breeding is a game of numbers and breeding programs usually deal with very large numbers ... -
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 ... -
Increasing shelf-life of rhizobium inoculants and efficacy of elite rhizobium strains of soybean
(Makerere University, 2021-11-18)Legumes integrated in farming systems contribute to improved soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation. Therefore, rhizobia inoculant quality and strain effectiveness become central considerations. Elite rhizobia ... -
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 ... -
Participatory land use governance and livelihoods in Awoja Watershed, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05)This study examined the ways in which participation of local people in managing natural resources as an adaptation strategy affects the livelihoods of communities in Awoja watershed in Eastern Uganda. Specifically, the ... -
Identification and characterization of cassava mosaic begomovirus-like viruses associated with non-cassava plants in Kenya
(Makerere University, 2021)Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) is one of the major viral crop diseases in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In Kenya, CMD is caused by four cassava mosaic begomovirus (CMB) species namely East African cassava mosaic virus (EACMV), ... -
Response of improved soybean varieties to different phosphorus rates
(Makerere University, 2021-07-01)In Uganda, soybean varieties, Maksoy 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, and lately 6N were bred to address yield and disease resistance gaps. These varieties have become popular among commercial and smallholder farmers. Unfortunately, ... -
Economic analysis of mitigating aflatoxins in groundnuts in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-06-02)This study was conducted to determine the cost of mitigating aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts in Uganda. The study relied on primary data collected from 216 groundnut farmers and 113 groundnut traders in the districts ... -
Influence of access to markets on investment in soil fertility management and conservation among potato farmers in the highlands of South-Western Uganda
(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, ...