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Factors influencing the distribution of striga species in maize-based cropping systems in Kasaï oriental province of the Democratic Republic of Congo
(Makerere University, 2015)
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), maize is the principle cereal and it is the second most important staple food after cassava. However, maize production has been reported to decrease over the years. For instance, ...
The effect of nitrogen and phosphorous application and spatial arrangement of maize intercrop on occurrence of common bacterial blight disease in beans
(Makerere University, 2015-02)
Many factors affect crop production and hence the agronomical practices of farmers. Such factors are low soil fertility, disease, pests, and limited resources/land among others. Pests and diseases such as common bacterial ...
Management systems and location effects on growth and carcass traits of kuroiler and local chickens
(Makerere University, 2015-01)
This study was conducted to assess the influence of management systems and location on performance of Kuroiler and Local chickens. Initially, a survey using a standard questionnaire was done to characterize local chicken ...
Evaluation of the performance of different organic fertilizers on maize yield: A case study of Kampala, Uganda.
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2015)
In Kampala city about 60% of animal manure generated is discarded leading to health and environmental
challenges. However about 30% of this manure is used as fertilizer mainly in the form of stored animal manure.
The ...
Weeding and mulching for management of aphids and associated viral diseases of passion fruit in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)
Passion fruit is doubtless an important crop whose production has the potential to alleviate poverty in rural households. Additional significance is packed in its nutritional, confectionary and medicinal properties. It is ...
Influence of host plant resistance and disease pressure on spread of cassava brown streak disease in Uganda.
(SCIENCEDOMAIN International, 2015)
Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a major constraint to cassava production in Uganda. The disease is caused by two ipomovirus species: Cassava brown streak virus (CBSV) and Ugandan cassava brown streak virus (UCBSV), ...
Effect of cultivar and thermotherapy combined with meristem-tip culture on eliminating prevalent viruses infecting potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-07)
Virus infections in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) have negative effect on yield through accelerating seed tuber degeneration. Several methods have been proposed for virus elimination, however in-vitro thermotherapy combined ...
Distribution and status of crocodylus suchus in and around Kidepo Valley National Park, North-Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University., 2015-10)
Previous and recent research carried out in Uganda’s National Parks focused mainly on large mammals and birds with little research directed towards reptiles and amphibians. A new species of crocodiles, Crocodylus suchus, ...
Economic potential and willingness to pay for a flexible balloon digester among smallholder farmers: A case study of Tiribogo in Mpigi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-07)
The use of advanced forms of energy, such as electricity, biogas has improved quality of life for people around the world. Biogas produced from biogas digesters has been promoted in Uganda through use of fixed dome and ...
The potential of science tourism in southwestern Uganda: Preferences, drivers and suitable sites
(Makerere University., 2015)
Uganda’s tourism sector has not attained its full potential despite the immense and largely unexploited natural resources that would support unique tourist experiences. However, the government has recognized the need to ...