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Effect of climate change and variability on upland rice yield in Lira district, Uganda
(Makerere University., 2017-05)
Rice has become a primary food source for the bigger part of the population of Lira district, even though its productivity still remains low in the face of growing demand. The crop is likely to be significantly affected ...
Genetics of Cowpea resistance to Bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus Fab.)
(2019-01-01)
Cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) is an important indigenous legume crop providing dietary protein, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and income to many people in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. However, its ...
Begomoviruses infecting cassava and their interaction with brown streak viruses in Kenya
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Cassava mosaic begomoviruses are known to occur together within the same host and have a
high rate of recombination. CMBs have also been reported to co-infect cassava with CBSVs,
resulting in enhanced symptom expression. ...
Agrobacterium tumefaciens-Mediated Transformation of Pseudocercospora fijiensis to Determine the Role of PfHog1 in Osmotic Stress Regulation and Virulence Modulation
(Frontiers in Microbiology, 2017-05-16)
Black Sigatoka disease, caused by Pseudocercospora fijiensis is a serious constraint
to banana production worldwide. The disease continues to spread in new ecological
niches and there is an urgent need to develop strategies ...
Studies of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) resistance to downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) disease in Uganda
(2019-10)
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) is a multi-purpose crop ranked fifth as the World’s major cereal after Maize, Wheat, Rice and Barley in terms of worldwide production and acreage. In Uganda, it is the third most ...
Genetic Resistance to Soybean Rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in Lin UG 5
(Makerere University, 2019-10-08)
Soybean (Glycine max [L] Merrill) is one of the most important legume crops worldwide due to
its multiple uses and wide adaptation. Its production is, however, affected by several biotic and
abiotic factors such as ...
Risk factors associated with maternal depression in rural Uganda: A case of Kamuli District
(Makerere University, 2016-07)
The objective of the study was to assess factors associated with maternal depression among pregnant women in rural Uganda. A cross sectional study design was used, the demographic, socio-economic and predisposing factors ...
Effect of village savings and loan associations on access to improved inputs among smallholder farmers in Kiryandongo district, mid-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
Access to agricultural finance for smallholder farmers‟ investments in improved inputs is a big challenge in Uganda. Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) have been promoted to increase access to financial services ...
Pathogenic variation of colletotrichum lindemuthianum causing anthracnose of beans (phaseolus vulgaris) in Uganda
(ESci Journals, 2016-01)
Colletotrichum lindemuthianum is a highly variable pathogen of common beans that easily overcomes resistance in cultivars bred with single-gene resistance. To determine pathogenic variability of the pathogen in Uganda, ...
Baseline assessment of water quality along Nakulabye stream
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
Nakulabye stream, a natural resource within the Nakulabye catchment, serves as a habitat for some aquatic organisms. It also serves as a source of drinking water for livestock and used for agricultural purposes such as ...