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Conservation and Development in Uganda
(Routledge, 2018)
Drawing on insights from political ecology, human geography, institutional economics and environmental science, the authors explore the challenges of operationalising truly sustainable forms of development in a country ...
Farmers’ willingness to participate in alternative delivery channels of improved bean seed
(Makerere University, 2018-04)
The conventional seed delivery channels have mainly delivered improved seed of hybrid varieties and vegetables and little of the open-pollinated varieties such as common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The pan-African bean ...
Mixed cropping systems for sustainable domestic food supply of the smallholder farming communities in Nakasongola District, Central Uganda
(Online Science Publishing, 2018-07-31)
Poverty alleviation and food security are the most important national priorities in Uganda. Development of agricultural technologies to improve rural livelihood through sustainable increase in production on crop, animal, ...
Degeneration in quality of cassava planting material due to infection by cassava brown streak viruses
(Makerere University, 2018-12)
This study aimed at quantifying degeneration of cassava planting materials as a result of infection by CBSVs. Four cassava varieties (NASE 14, NASE 15, NAROCASS 1 and TME 204) were evaluated for their responses and ...
Effect of substituting fish meal (Rastrineobola argentea) protein with black soldier fly (Hermatia illucens) larvae meal protein on performance of broiler chickens
(Makerere University, 2018-12)
The study aimed at determining level at which Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal Protein (BSFLMP) can optimally substitute Fish Meal Protein (FMP) in broiler chicken diets and the effect of this substitution on meat quality, ...
Silencing of the Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases (MAPK) Fus3 and Slt2 in Pseudocercospora fijiensis reduces growth and virulence on host plants
(Frontiers in Plant Science, 2018-03-13)
Pseudocercospora fijiensis, causal agent of the black Sigatoka disease (BSD) of Musa
spp., has spread globally since its discovery in Fiji 1963 to all the banana and plantain
growing areas across the globe. It is becoming ...
Status of cassava mosaic disease and molecular characterization of associated geminiviruses in Malawi
(2018)
A study was conducted to evaluate cassava mosaic disease (CMD) incidence, severity, distribution and genetic diversity of responsible viruses across the major cassava production areas of Malawi. A field survey to determine ...
Oil infrastructure development: Displacement and livelihood implications for communities in Kabaale parish, Buseruka Sub County-Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2018-10-19)
The study focuses on the implications of oil infrastructure development on community livelihoods in Kabaale Parish. It explores the unique relationship between tenure system and induced resettlement and compensation packages. ...
Postharvest characteristics and pesticide residue levels of conventionally and organically grown fruits and vegetables in selected districts in Uganda
(2018-09-21)
The study was undertaken to assess the effect of production systems (organic vs conventional) on the physicochemical and nutritional properties of selected fruits and vegetables (tomato, scarlet eggplant, apple banana and ...
Effect of land use/cover on water quality of River Rwizi, Mbarara municipality, Uganda
(2018-07)
Understanding the effect of land use/cover on water quality is helpful for effective water quality management. In this study, spatial and temporal variations of water quality of River Rwizi, Mbarara municipality, Uganda ...