• The influence of meteorological information on smallholder farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices in the lake Victoria basin – Uganda 

  Waiswa, David (Makerere University, 2021-05-06)

  Understanding people's knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) about meteorological information (Daily, seasonal weather forecasts, advisories and warnings) can bring about important coping and adaptation to climate ...

• Evaluation of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) lines for adaptability and reaction to rust disease 

  Lomotey, Tabitha (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 

  Ssekamwa, John (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 ...

• Agricultural modernisation interventions, livelihoods and sustainable land management in Nakisunga Sub-County, Mukono District 

  Kazibwe, Joseph (Makerere University, 2021-09-25)

  Agricultural modernization has been identified as a key driver of socio-economic development in Uganda that has seen several interventions implemented to that effect. However, these have not been evaluated in respect to ...

• Effects of climate variability on rainfed rice production: a case study of Northern farming system agroecological zone of Uganda 

  Akongo, Graceline Obong (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 

  Namala, Christine (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 ...

• Impact of land use types on Nsooba stream: case study of Bukoto I to Bwaise III 

  Lwamafa, Gloria Karungi (Makerere University, 2020-11-15)

  A study was conducted to determine the impact of land use type on water quality in Nsooba stream. The objectives of the study were: 1) to map the different land use types along Nsooba stream, 2) to assess the water quality ...

• Land use change dynamics and its effects on surface runoff in Manafwa catchment Mount Elgon 

  Shaban, Janet Wambugha (2022)

  Although land use and land cover processes are observed to be prevalent, their effects on surface runoff in highland environments is yet to be ascertained. Essentially, the surface runoff in these highland environments is ...

• Environmental and socio-economic impacts of large dams on men and women 

  Kugonza, Robert Akiiki (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 

  Manze, Francis (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 ...

• CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL OF COFFEE AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM IN MUBENDE AND MITYANA DISTRICTS, CENTRAL UGANDA 

  BALITTA, PAUL (MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2021-11-20)

  Carbon sequestration potential of coffee agroforestry system was studied in Mubende and Mityana districts, Uganda between 2014 and 2015. Information on tree density, species density, species richness, species composition ...

• Assessing the capacity of local groups in forest management: a case study of Mabira Forest Reserve. 

  Rukundo, Gloria (Makerere University, 2022-05-03)

  Collaborative Forest Management is based on the assumption that local communities, through organized groups, can and need to participate in the management of natural resources in their localities. Such participation leads ...

• Development and performance evaluation of a refractance window drying system for production of quality bioproducts 

  Ssenyimba, Shaffic (Makerere University, 2019-10)

  Reliance on low-level technology in Uganda, is one of the key constraints to reducing postharvest losses and producing high value processed products that can fetch good prices not only locally but also in the export markets. ...

• Phenotyping for starch content and root softness in Ugandan Cassava Germplasm 

  Babirye, Fatumah Namakula (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 

  Ntare, John Gilbert (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. ...

• Optimization of the extrusion processing conditions for a banana based composite flour for weaning children 6-24 months 

  Oshaba, Brenda (Makerere University, 2022)

  The transformation of green banana flour by extrusion cooking is an alternative to add value to banana flour. This study aimed at optimizing the extrusion processing conditions for the banana composite flour for weaning ...

• Use of edible insects' chitosan to improve shelf-life and safety of bread 

  Niyibigira, Marthe (Makerere University, 2022)

  Chitosan is a natural fiber with antimicrobial properties and has been used as an ingredient in food products. However, information on the extraction of quality chitosan from edible insects, its application as a natural ...

• Potential of biogas production from co-digestion of jackfruit waste, banana peels and pineapple peels with cow dung : a case of Kangulumira Sub-County, Kayunga District 

  Mibulo, Tadeo (Makerere University, 2022)

  In Uganda, only 28% of the population has access to electricity, with over 92% of the population relying on firewood and charcoal for energy. This has led to loss of over 60% of natural forests in the last 25 years. Use ...

• Enhancing group sustainability and innovativeness of youth in agriculture : a comparison of government and non-government interventions in mid-western Uganda 

  Loga, Dorcas Elizabeth (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 

  Ssebbanja, Dirisa Hossam (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 ...

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