Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Type
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Analysis of spatial access to safe water by households in the Kampala Metropolitan region
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Several studies that have been conducted on safe water access in Uganda only looked at access to water in terms of cost and types of water sources and thus, little work has been documented on spatial access to safe water ... -
Analysis of Tamarindus Indica value chain in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-04)Tamarindus indica is a tropical widespread multipurpose fruit tree species of the Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpiniaceae tribe Amherstieae, Genus Tamarindus. It is a multipurpose and very valuable tree species in Uganda and ... -
Analysis of the climate change adaptation practices in the coffee-banana system in Lwengo district
(Makerere University, 2023)This study examined climate change adaptation practices in the coffee-banana farming system in Lwengo district of Uganda. The study aimed at determining the impacts of climate change shocks in the coffee-banana system, ... -
Analysis of the economic performance of cross bred chickens: a case of peri urban areas of Wakiso district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The accelerated human population growth in peri urban centers of Wakiso district has resulted in high rates of unemployment. This coupled with shortage of arable land due to Urbanisation, has led to urban poor to turn to ... -
Analysis of the green gram value chain in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)This study was conducted to analyse the green gram value chain in order to identify the constraints as well as opportunities existing in production, marketing and utilization of the crop in northern and north eastern regions ... -
Analysis of the implementation and enforcement of the Fish Act, CAP.197 (2000) on Lake Victoria in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-09)The study conducted from 1964 to 2008 examined the adequacy of the implementation and enforcement of Uganda’s Fish Act, Cap. 197 of 2000 in controlling the exploitation and conservation of fisheries resources of Lake ... -
Analysis of tourism trends, local community participation and contribution of tourism to rural livelihoods in Murchison Falls Conservation Area, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-03)Tourism has been identified as a key driver of socio-economic development globally. In developing countries, Uganda inclusive, tourism has been recognized and prioritized as one of the economic growth sectors for investment ... -
Analysis of Value and Power in Kampala's Solid Waste Recycling Infrastructure
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Solid waste recycling is emerging as an important solid waste management (SWM) option and a mechanism of sustaining urban livelihoods. This study sought to analyze value and power in Kampala’s solid waste recycling. The ... -
Antibiotic residues in fresh and roasted chicken meat sold in Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)Increased demand in poultry meat has led to rear poultry in the shortest period of time with maximum output. This has resulted into increased use of antibiotics. Objectives: This study was designed to assess antibiotics ... -
(Anyeko, P. 2023.) Characterizing flood risk in the Aswa catchment, upper Nile water management zone of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-05-02)According to recent estimates, more than 1.18 billion people worldwide are directly at risk from floods, and more than 85% of them reside in developing nations like Uganda. The dynamics of flood risk in the Upper Nile Water ... -
Application of HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points) in managing common hazards in small scale groundnut paste processing industries in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013)Groundnuts have been associated with many hazards, especially aflatoxins, a potent carcinogen in animals and humans. A number of strategies to reduce these hazards, especially aflatoxin have been suggested, including ... -
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 ... -
Assessing Erosion Risk and Heavy Metal Loading in Sediment from the Inner Murchison Bay Catchment
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Lake Victoria's Inner Murchison Bay (IMB) is suffering from deteriorating water quality, with pollutants including heavy metals posing ecological and human health concerns. The information gaps on sediment from the ... -
Assessing fortification compliance and nutrient retention: a comprehensive study on maize millers and flour in the Kampala Metropolitan Area
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Adequate intakes of micronutrients are required for the immune system to function efficiently. However, a large percentage of people around the world are suffering from micronutrient deficiency, also known as ‘hidden hunger’ ... -
Assessing levels of E-coli and heavy metals in green vegetables grown in the Nakivubo wetlands
(Makerere University, 2021)Provision of adequate food for the increasing population is one of the major concerns of urban areas. In the case of Kampala city, urban agriculture is increasingly practiced in wetlands. Different studies have established ... -
Assessing major sources of atmospheric deposition of nutrients and their enrichment effect on Lake Kivu Water, DR Congo
(Makerere University, 2023)Atmospheric deposition of nutrients, mainly nitrogen and phosphorus can significantly affect aquatic ecosystems productivity, eutrophication, and biogeochemistry. Recent studies have suggested that atmospheric deposition ... -
Assessing social-ecological risks associated with artisanal small-scale gold mining in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) activities in the Karamoja sub-region present numerous social-ecological hazards to artisanal miners. However, with limited scholarly literature, the risks associated with the ... -
Assessing the capacity of local groups in forest management: a case study of Mabira Forest Reserve.
(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 ... -
Assessing the drivers for the degradation of wetlands in Buhweju district, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)Wetland degradation in Buhweju district is increasing yet the factors that exacerbate this problem have remained persistent for a long time. Research in the area of wetland degradation in Buhweju district is limited which ... -
Assessing the effect of chicken manure-based fertigation for improved crop performance of tomato and cabbage
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)To determine the most appropriate chicken manure-based fertigation regime for improved yield and quality of tomato and cabbage, a three-replicate RCBD field experiment was set up at MUARIK (0° 27.9428' N, 32° 36.796' E) ...