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Impact of human disturbances on woody species diversity, structure and land cover change in and adjacent to Agoro Agu Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
This study was conducted to assess impact of human disturbances on woody species diversity, structure and land cover change in and adjacent to Agoro Agu Central Forest Reserve (CFR) in Lamwo District. Specific objectives ...
A comparative analysis of small mammal assemblages in and around Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012)
In this study of a comparative analysis of small mammal assemblages in and around Budongo Forest Reserve, there were three objectives; 1) to determine the habitat characteristics of the unlogged and logged compartments ...
Analysis of drought tolerance in selected upland rice genotypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-02)
Rice, one of the world’s staple is under serious threat by water stress as a result of drought due to the changing climatic conditions. Yield reduction due to drought is increasing by the day and severe losses have been ...
Evaluation of soil and soil improvement methods for ginger production in Ntenjeru Subcounty
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Organic ginger production is one of the upcoming commercial farming systems in Uganda most prominent in the central part of the country. There was a growing concern about ginger production and its profitability in order ...
Implementation of the convention on biological diversity in Mabira Forest
(Makerere University, 2012-10)
Measures were taken to establish which conservation activities are implemented in Mabira Central Forest Reserve and under what CBD articles they fall. Conservation activities implemented were identified through ...
Small-scale processing and value-addition of Ruspolia nitidula for improved livelihoods in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
The study on small-scale processing and value-addition of Ruspolia. nitidula (Nsenene grasshoppers) for improved livelihoods: a case of small and medium enterprise development in central Uganda was carried out in Kampala ...
The distribution and estimation of Myrianthus holstii, Engl., a low density dioecious tree species in Binp, Uganda using the belt-transect and the distance line-transect methods
(Makerere University, 2012-07)
Good density estimates for low abundance tree species are costly to achieve especially in rugged or disturbed forest landscapes. More efficient methods would be of considerable value to managers and conservationists. Here ...
Evaluation of new soybean varieties for market traits and adaptation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
This study was carried out to identify superior soybeans genotypes that are adapted to different farming environments in Uganda and most desired by farmers and processors through Participatory Crop Improvement approach. ...
On-farm management of Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn. in Amuria District, Eastern Uganda
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012)
The population of Shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn.)—a priority tree with enormous economic and cultural values to the parkland communities in Uganda, is rapidly declining due to rapid human population ...
Prioritizing wild medicinal and food plants with potential for commercialization and value chain improvement for livelihood enhancement and poverty reduction in Uganda
(Maxwell Science Publication, 2012-06)
Uganda is endowed with a diversity of wild and cultivated plant species that can be commercialized for livelihood enhancement and poverty reduction. These wild plants are increasingly becoming a valuable source of livelihoods ...