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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 ...
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) ...
Effect of legume foliage supplementary feeding to dairy cattle offered Pennisetum purpureum basal diet on feed intake and manure quality
(National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2012)
In smallholder zero grazing dairy systems of Uganda, elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is the main basal diet offered, and is supplemented with legume forages among others. Recent observations indicate reduction in ...
The effect of urbanization on livelihoods of households living in agricultural areas: A case study of Wakiso Town
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
The study aimed at examining the effect of urbanisation on livelihoods of households living in agricultural areas of Towns. Agricultural areas/land was defined as the areas
suitable for crops and grass for livestock. Where ...
Genetic diversity and carotenoid degradation in yellow root cassava in Uganda.
(2012)
Yellow root cassava (Manihot esculenta Cranz) has high levels of pro-vitamin A carotenoid and its consumption has been perceived as a sustainable approach for addressing Vitamin A deficiencies. β–carotene, the main pro-vitamin ...
Characterisation of a diverse set of maize germplasm for resistance to infection by Aspergillus flavus.
(Makerere University, 2010)
Sources of resistance to Aspergillus flavus and accumulation of aflatoxin in maize have been identified elsewhere but no such materials are currently available for use by the maize improvement programme in Uganda. The main ...
Waste management in urban and peri-urban intensive dairy production systems: A case study of Makindye and Ssisa Sub Counties
(Makerere University, 2010)
Smallholder dairy production is increasingly becoming recognised by urban and peri-urban dwellers as an important source of income. Previously, some farmers used to practice smallholder dairy production as a hobby however, ...
Silvicultural practices in the management of Pinus caribaea and Eucalyptus grandis plantations in Uganda
(2014-08-06)
This study assessed farmers’ silvicultural practices and the performance of their plantations and constraints faced in the management of Pinus caribaea and Eucalyptus grandis plantations in Bundibugyo, Kabarole and Mubende ...
Inheritance of resistance to kernel infection by aspergillus flavus and to accumulation of aflatoxins in selected groundnut genotypes in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-02)
Groundnut is prone to infestation by two closely related species of fungi, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. A. flavus is the most common specie in Africa and Asia, while A. parasiticus is predominant in ...
Reliability of scored patient-generated subjective global assessment in determining nutritional status of HIV infected adults attending TASO Mulago Clinic
(Makerere University, 2010-07)
Background: Early identification of risk for malnutrition in people living with HIV (PLHIV) is needed so as to determine nutritional deficits and appropriate interventions. Malnutrition in many PLHIV in Uganda is frequently ...