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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), ...
Gender based constraints and opportunities influencing farmer participation in coffee IPM groups in Bugisu sub region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-01)
Studies in various countries have found that gender influences participation in farmer group activities with men and women experiencing varied opportunities and constraints. However, the situation in Uganda was likely to ...
Effect of concentrate supplementation on foraging behavior and finishing performance of grazing meat goats in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)
This study established the effect of graded levels of concentrate supplement and period of feeding on grazing behavior, growth and slaughter characteristics of meat goats. The study also assessed the profitability of ...
Effect of livestock production systems on physical and chemical properties of water: A case of Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2015-04)
The livestock sector is one of the fastest growing parts of the country’s agricultural economy, driven by human population and income growth and supported by technological and structural change. The study assessed the ...
Resistance of soybean germplasm to the groundnut leaf miner (aproaerema modicella) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-09)
Soybean is an important food and cash crop. Its production trend in Uganda has been increasing for the past 10 years, though yields are still below the potential. Soybean productivity is con-strained by a number of both ...
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 ...