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Distribution and characterization of sweet potato alternaria blight isolates in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-09)
In Uganda, sweetpotato virus diseases and Alternaria are the major diseases affecting sweetpotato production. Most of the improved varieties and landraces grown for home and commercial consumption like NASPOT 1 and New ...
Production risk and input use in banana production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-08)
This study investigated the effect of inputs and banana agronomic management practices on the mean yield and yield variability of bananas in Uganda. In addition, the study estimated returns from different inputs used in ...
The challenges of solid waste management: a case study of Kawempe and Rubaga Division, Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-12)
Solid waste management is increasingly becoming the biggest problem in many urban centres of the world and Kampala is no exception. Research results in this report are from a study on the challenges of solid waste management ...
Carbon sequestration potential and community livelihood benefits of selected on-farm indigenous tree species in Bitereko Sub-County, Bushenyi District
(Makerere University, 2009-07)
Assessment of community preferences and uses of selected on-farm indigenous tree species for carbon sequestration was carried out in Bitereko Sub-county Bushenyi, district between the months of January and March 2008. The ...
Efficacy of forestry conservation policy on rural livelihoods in Uganda: evidence from Mabira Forest Reserve
(Medwell Publishing, 2009)
A study was conducted from 2005-2007 in areas around Mabira Forest Reserve, Central Uganda. The objectives were to assess: awareness of the local communities about the current Forest Policy in Uganda, the local communities’ ...
Attitudes of out-of-school youths towards tree planting activities in Central Uganda: a case study of Masaka District
(Academy Science Publishers, 2009)
This study assessed the attitudes of out-of-school youths towards tree planting activities in Masaka district, central
Uganda. Data were collected using 104 semi-structured questionnaires. Logistic regression was used to ...
Attitudes of out-of-school youths towards tree planting activities in Central Uganda: a case study of Masaka District
(Academy Science Publishers, 2009)
This study assessed the attitudes of out-of-school youths towards tree planting activities in Masaka district, Central Uganda. Data were collected using 104 semi-structured questionnaires. Logistic regression was used to ...
Safety, preparation and handling practices of street-vended foods in selected districts of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2009-12)
This study aimed at investigating the safety, preparation and handling practices of street- vended foods in three districts in Uganda namely Kampala, Jinja and Masaka using a cross-sectional study. Structured questionnaires ...
Comparison of food insecurity between HIV/AIDS affected households on food assistance and those not on food assistance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-11)
Food insecurity is an important factor that may affect nutrition status of individuals in the household. HIV/AIDS impedes the food security of affected people drastically decreasing the labor, income, assets, food reserves, ...
Satellite remotely sensed data: potential for mapping Uganda's savannas
(2009-06-10)
The sustainable use and management of Uganda's savannas poses a big challenge because of, inter-alia, the lack of accurate, cost-effective and up-to-date spatial information. In the present study, it was postulated that ...