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Stability and genetic diversity of cowpea elite lines in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Cowpea yields in farmers’ fields continue to be low because of multiple stresses exacerbated by
adverse effects of climate change. Therefore, there is a need to develop new cowpea varieties that
have combined resilience ...
Potato viruses in Uganda and prevalence of extant R genes that suppress the effects of virus diseases
(Arinaitwe, A. B. (2022). Potato viruses in Uganda and prevalence of extant R genes the suppress the effects of virus diseases. (Unpublished PhD Dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda., 2022-06-28)
Viral diseases are one of the factors limiting potato productivity and accounts for 10-100% of the yield losses in Uganda. Infections by Potato virus Y (PVY) and or Potato leafroll virus (PLRV) are very important in inducing ...
Effect of seed sources, seed tuber size and seed dressing on the performance of potato and late blight incidence in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
Uganda has a high potential for potato production. However, very low yields are still obtained. This is primarily due to the quality of the potato seed used. The capacity of certified seed production is too low to satisfy ...
Consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for shelf life extended fresh cassava roots in Uganda: the case of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-16)
High post-harvest losses along the fresh cassava roots value chain increase food insecurity as a result of reduction in the amount and quality of food available for consumption. New modern technologies such as; waxing have ...
Incidence of aflatoxins, heavy metals and pesticide residues contamination in imported and locally grown white rice in Uganda
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2021-11)
There is increased global interest in the safety of rice because rice is a staple food for half of the world’s population and its
safety influences consumers’ health. This study aimed at assessing the levels of aflatoxins ...
Food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of food handlers along the rice value chain of Uganda
(Journal of Food Industry, 2022-02)
Food handlers play a critical role in controlling food contamination from “farm to fork”.
Therefore, inadequate knowledge, poor attitudes and improper practices by food handlers
pose a serious challenge to food safety. ...
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 ...