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Co-deployment of legume nodulating bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi for improved performance of common bean in an acid soil
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
Nitrogen and phosphorus are by far the most limiting nutrients for crop production in
sub-Saharan Africa, yet low-input natural systems are potentially the most dependable
sources of these elements among the small-scale ...
Determinants of fast food consumption in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2011-08)
Consumption of fast-foods in Uganda is becoming an increasingly important component of the food market as the working class choose to dine out rather than prepare meals at home. Despite the importance of the fast-food ...
Performance of 15 introduced banana genotypes in three agro-ecological zones of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011-10)
Almost all the farmers in Uganda have no idea which banana genotype is best suited for their location. Subsequently there is dire need for information on genotypes and their performance in the different Agro ecological ...
Dietary contribution of grasshoppers (Ruspolia nitidula) and white ants (Macrotermes bellicosus) and influence of processing methods on their nutrient composition
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
Edible insects are a common source of food in Africa. In Uganda, grasshoppers
(Ruspolia nitidula) and white ants (Macrotermes bellicosus) commonly known as
ensenene and enswa in Luganda, respectively form a common source ...
Problems, issues and challenges of community water projects in rural areas of Iganga District (Bugweri & Luuka Counties)
(Makerere University, 2011)
The study was carried out to assess the problems, issues and challenges of community water projects in rural areas of Iganga District (Bugweri & Luuka Counties) and was guided by four objectives; to identify and evaluate ...
Determinants of change in animal manure use level in banana production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)
Banana yield in Uganda has declined during the past years 20 years due to declining soil fertility, reduced labor availability and increased pests and diseases. Despite the increase in the acreage, under banana production, ...
Estimating the comparative advantage of production and export of Uganda’s certified organic fruits: A case study of fresh and dried pineapples and apple bananas
(Makerere University, 2011-08)
Uganda has favorable natural conditions for organic agriculture, which means that many crops can be grown using this approach. Traditional mixed farming systems remain dominant whereby most farmers cultivate much of the ...
Physical and mechanical properties of selected hybrid eucalyptus grown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
This study was aimed primarily at providing information on physical and mechanical properties of selected eucalypts clones GU7, GU8, GC540, GC550 and GC796; assess the variations of these properties across growing sites, ...
Atmospheric deposition of phosphorus and nitrogen in the Northern Lake Victoria Watersheds
(Makerere University, 2011-10)
Atmospheric deposition occurs when pollutants as air or particles are transferred from the air to the earth's surface. This study was undertaken to determine the contribution of atmospheric deposition to the nitrogen (N) ...
Performance of three-point hitch tillage implements in tropical farming systems
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
The nature of farming in the tropical regions is characterized by scattered small plots, variation of topography even within the same farming area, and presence of obstacles such as rocks and roots of trees. This makes ...