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Combining ability for beta-carotene and important quantitative traits in a cassava F1 population
(Academic Journals, 2014)
Cassava is ideal for biofortification due to its popularity as a root staple among populations with high vitamin A malnutrition. The crop is vegetatively propagated and retains the enhanced trait across generations. The ...
Assessing the impact of land use change on carbon stocks and implications for adaptation to climate variability on the slopes of Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Changes in land use have been noted to affect the amount of carbon held in vegetation and soil, with implications on climate change. This study therefore aimed at improving our understanding of the impact of land use change ...
Determinants of choice of milk marketing channels by dairy farmers in Kiruhura District, Uganda
(2014)
The Ugandan dairy sector is experiencing continuous growth. This has been due to adoption of improved cattle breeds, better herd management practices and increased demand for milk. However, the growth rate has been very ...
Above-ground biomass and carbon stocks of different land cover types in Mt. Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)
This research applied selected allometric models to estimate the Total Above Ground Biomass and Carbon stocks in three land cover types in Mt. Elgon National Park. The land cover types identified for the study included ...
African indigenous leafy vegetables as a potential source of β-carotene for under five year old children.
(Makerere University, 2014)
This study was designed to assess the adequacy of African indigenous leafy vegetables in meeting vitamin A needs of children below the age of five years in Iganga and Luuka districts. East Central Uganda where Iganga and ...
Efficiency of solid waste management in Kampala Capital City.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Poor solid waste management is still a big problem in Kampala. This continues to be a source of diverse human health problems and multiple environmental concerns. In Kampala, KCCA has partnered with private companies to ...
Assessment of forage dynamics under variable climate in Karamoja sub-region of Uganda
(Makerere University., 2014-11)
Livestock herding is an important undertaking in rangeland areas of East Africa. These regions are characterized by climate variability that affects the availability of key livestock production resources especially forage ...
Adaptation to climate change in agro-based livelihood systems in Katakwi District, Uganda
(2014-08-06)
Climate change is one of the most serious global problems affecting many sectors in recent decades. In particular, the agriculture sector is most at risk to climate change impact more than ever. The impact is even stronger ...
Determinants of women’s secure access to land and forest resources: a case of Kpaatuo, Nimba County, Liberia
(2014-08-06)
The study was conducted with the main objective of providing an insight on the factors that condition secure access to land and forest resources by women in North Western Liberia. The specific objectives were to; (1) ...
The impact of environmental education on conservation practices by communities around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.
(2014-08-06)
The study area is located in southwestern Uganda at the junction of the plain and mountain forests around Bwindi National Park. It lies in the Kigezi Highlands of southwestern Uganda overlooking the western rift valley, ...