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Biosand water filter: Effects of sand size and sand column height on filtered water quality
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The study investigated the performance of locally assembled Biosand Water Filters (BSFs) with varied sand sizes and sand column heights. The main objective of the study was to contribute to water quality improvement through ... -
Breeding for resistance to fusarium wilt and internal fruit quality traits in Sukali Ndizi (Musa genome-AAB)
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Apple banana (Musa species, AAB genome group) is the most widely distributed dessert banana cultivar in Uganda. It is locally known as Sukali Ndizi in central region and Kabaragara in Western regions of Uganda and in Rwanda, ... -
Breeding values of selected cassava genotypes and utility of DNA markers linked to CMD2 LOCI
(Makerere University, 2007)Selection of parental material in cassava breeding is mainly based on the performance per se with limited effort on progeny derived breeding values in the national program in Uganda. Besides, cassava is highly heterozygous, ... -
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 a diverse set of maize germplasm for resistance to infection by Aspergillus flavus.
(Makerere University, 2010)Sources of resistance to Aspergillus flavus and accumulation of aflatoxin in maize have been identified elsewhere but no such materials are currently available for use by the maize improvement programme in Uganda. The main ... -
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 cowpea germplasm in Uganda.
(2014)Characterisation of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp accessions is an important starting point in crop improvement programs worldwide. Analysis of genetic variability among and within crop species is a prerequisite to ... -
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 ... -
Characterising reversion from virus infection in sweetpotato
(Makerere University, 2022-06-14)Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) production is negatively impacted by viral infections. However, some East African sweetpotato cultivars were recently reported to “fight off” viral infection through reversion process. Very ... -
Characterization and expression analysis of Isoamylasei in cassava and its wild relatives
(Makerere University, 2011-09)Characterization of starch genes in Manihot esculenta is limited. The cDNA (764 bp) of Isoamylase1 was isolated from the cassava storage roots; its copy number, spatial and temporal expression patterns were studied. ... -
Characterization of variables linked to drought tolerance in selected rice (oryza spp.) genotypes
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The productivity of rice is affected by various biotic and abiotic stresses; the key among them being drought. Drought has major effects on plant growth as it affects both elongation and expansion growth, hence overall ... -
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 ... -
Climate change vulnerability and adaptation responses of fish dependent communities in the Albertine and Victoria Drainage Basins in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-12)Changing climate and weather patterns will have severe negative impacts on all sectors of the economy including fisheries. Appropriate knowledge and adaptation responses are therefore needed unfortunately in Uganda, knowledge ... -
Climate variability extremes, pastoralists adaptation strategies and future livestock productivity in the rangelands of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)A study was conducted to determine trends of variability and extremes of rainfall and temperature; pastoralists’ perceptions to the changes in rainfall and temperature extremes and predict future livestock productivity in ... -
Co-deployment of legume nodulating bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi for improved performance of common bean in an acid soil
(Makerere University, 2011-06)Nitrogen and phosphorus are by far the most limiting nutrients for crop production in sub-Saharan Africa, yet low-input natural systems are potentially the most dependable sources of these elements among the small-scale ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Combining ability for multiple resistance to turcicum leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum) and maize streak virus disease
(Makerere University, 2012-02)Maize foliar diseases are the most important impediments to increased maize production in Uganda. The main objectives of the studies reported in this thesis were (i) to characterise inbred lines for resistance to Turcicum ... -
Combining biochar with mineral fertilizer to enhance maize productivity on Striga hermonthica infested farmlands
(2019-09-05)Low soil fertility and high Striga (Striga hermonthica) infestation are major constraints to maize yields in eastern Uganda. Application of fertilizers is paramount to replenish lost nutrients and increasing maize yields ... -
Comparative analysis of Genotypic Diversity among Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum and Xanthomonas vasicola pv. vasculorum strains
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Banana bacterial wilt caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum has caused a significant decline in livelihoods dependent on the banana/Musa enterprise in the great lakes region of Eastern Africa. First-line control ...