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Carbon sequestration potential of East African highland banana cultivars in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-12)
Despite the global interest to increase the world’s carbon stocks, most carbon sequestration strategies have largely depended on woody ecosystems whose production is threatened by the continuous shortage of land; hence, ...
Physico-chemical and mechanical characterisation of the bark of selected ficus species growing in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-12)
The bark of Ficus trees is underutilized and often linked to Cultural norms yet it can be a driving force for continuous planting of Ficus trees. In this study, the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of the bark ...
Community-based conservation practices carried out in and around Kalinzu Forest Reserve and their implications on conservation of local forest resources
(Makerere University, 2014)
Worldwide, forests have continued to experience rapid degradation due to various factors including unsustainable utilization and increasing human population. In Uganda, most forest reserves are currently experiencing ...
The contribution of rural small-holder- farming landscapes towards carbon sequestration: A case study of Maleka Parish, Mayuge District.
(Makerere University, 2014-07)
Uganda’s landscape is dominated by Small scale farmers who maintain trees on-farm to satisfy their basic needs. On-farm trees contribute to reduction of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and in this way contribute climate ...
Conservation of indigenous tree species by local people around Mabira Forest Reserve, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)
Unsustainable exploitation of forests has led to loss of indigenous tree species. The extent and nature of the loss is, however, not clearly known around Mabira Forest Reserve. This study assessed the conservation of ...
The effects of the wetland policy on wetland conservation and peoples’ household incomes in Kabale District.
(Makerere University, 2014)
This study aimed at establishing why wetland degradation persists and recommends various strategies in wetland policy implementation and for conservation. The specific objectives were to assess local peoples’ attitudes and ...
Genetic and serological analysis of foot and mouth disease viruses (FMDV) in selected domestic and wildlife populations in Kenya.
(2014)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a highly infectious viral disease of domestic and wild cloven-hoofed animals is endemic in Kenya and in eastern Africa. FMD virus (FMDV) exists in seven serotypes (O, A, C, Asia 1, SAT 1, SAT ...
Development of a pilot scale anaerobic and aerobic/anoxic sequencing batch reactors and a constructed wetland system to treat abattoir wastewater.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Over the past 27 years, Kampala, the Capital City of Uganda has witnessed a very high rate of
population growth, urbanization and industrialization. Due to these developments, most wetlands
in the environs of Kampala, ...
Linking carbon and hydrological cycles in Lubigi wetland; Kampala - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-12)
The response of cyperus papyrus (papyrus) to environmental changes affect the potential for the plant carbon sequestration and transpiration. This study was conducted in Lubigi wetland; Kampala – Uganda from Sept 2010 to ...
Population structure and human utilization of the Cycad (Encephalartos Whitelockii) along River Mpanga, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)
Cycads are listed in the IUCN Red list of threatened plants. They were abundant
about 600 million years ago, but wild populations are now highly localized. Cycad
species Encephalartos whitelockii (P.J.H. Hurter) exists ...