Browsing Academic submissions (CAES) by Issue Date "2018"
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Esia of Aeria spraying of sugarcane with Ripener and fertilizer at Kinyara Sugar Limited in Masindi District
(2018)Kinyara Sugar Limited has executed commercial chemical ripening of sugarcane using Fusilade Forte between 1997 and 2005 and beneficial outcomes were recorded out of processing chemically ripened cane. The previous ... -
Impacts of upstream oil and gas activities on environment, well-being and tourism in the Albertine Region of Uganda: Local community perspectives
(Makerere University, 2018)Despite the notion that upstream oil and gas developments come along with externalities, the negative externalities and the overall net benefits are often not given research attention. This study aimed at examining local ... -
Incidence and molecular variability of cassava brown streak disease in Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2018)In Rwanda, despite the importance of cassava as staple food, its production is greatly limited by biotic and abiotic constrains leading to poor yields. One of the most important constraints to cassava production is the ... -
Postharvest changes along supply chains of Solanum aethiopicum (Shum) (nakati) and Amaranthus lividus (Linn) (bugga) leafy vegetables
(Makerere University, 2018)Objectives: The objectives were three; document postharvest handling practices along supply chains of Solanum aethiopicum (Shum) and Amaranthus lividus (Linn) leafy vegetables; assess changes in sensory attributes of S. ... -
Quality attributes and drying rate of Silver Cyprinid (Rastrineobola Argentea) during different processing methods
(Makerere University, 2018)The proper handling and processing of the highly perishable silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea) could contribute towards alleviation of food insecurity by directly acting as a food resource and through employment for ... -
Resistance to rice yellow mottle virus and performance of selected improved rice genotypes in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) causes yield losses up to 100 % although yield losses of 19% have been recorded in selected areas of northern Uganda yet resistant rice varieties with farmer and consumer preferences are not ... -
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 ... -
Willingness of households in Wakiso District to pay more for improved water supply
(Makerere University, 2018)The study assessed the willingness of households in Wakiso District to pay more for improved water supply using a case study of Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality. Three specific objectives were used to guide the study and ...