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Developing selection criteria for improving grain yield of early maturing maize.
(Makerere University, 2014-04)Early maturing maize genotypes yield 15-30% less than medium-late maturing ones and improving the yield of early maturing maize is a great challenge. Grain-filling rate (GFR) and effective grain-filling duration (EGFD) ... -
Evaluation of rhizobial inoculants on the productivity of soybean varieties grown on an acidic soil in Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2014)Several high yielding soybean varieties have been introduced in Rwanda but yields have remained low and even declining especially in areas with acidic soils. Consequently a number of rhizobial inoculants were introduced ... -
Genetic improvement of yam bean (Pachyrhizus species) for high storage root yield, dry matter content and nutritional quality in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-04-20)Yam bean (Pachyrhizus species) is a legume root crop newly introduced in East and Central Africa for food production. The crop has nutritious storage roots rich in protein, iron, zinc and vitamins in addition to wide ... -
Resistance of cowpea to scab disease and diversity of Sphaceloma SP. occurring in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)Cowpea (Viga unguiculata L. Walp) is the third most important legume food crop in Uganda with the Eastern and Northern regions accounting for most of the production in the country. However, its mean yield is less than 400 ... -
Timber commodity chain organisation, performance and dynamics in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)Sustainable supply of timber in Uganda is threatened by the declining wood resource base but the potential of the timber commodity chain in addressing this challenge has been overlooked. This study assessed the impact of ... -
Transgenic breeding of sweet potato for resistance to African weevil (Cylas puncticollis).
(Makerere University, 2014-08)Sweet potato weevil (Cylas puncticollis) Boheman is a serious pest throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The pest causes up to 28% production losses annually in Uganda. Due to difficulties to implement pest management measures ...