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Silencing of the Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases (MAPK) Fus3 and Slt2 in Pseudocercospora fijiensis reduces growth and virulence on host plants
(Frontiers in Plant Science, 2018-03-13)
Pseudocercospora fijiensis, causal agent of the black Sigatoka disease (BSD) of Musa
spp., has spread globally since its discovery in Fiji 1963 to all the banana and plantain
growing areas across the globe. It is becoming ...
Evaluation of bioslurry for soil fertility enhancement in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-05)
Bioslurry (BS) is a waste product of biogas production systems. It contains plant nutrients and therefore important in improving land productivity. Large quantities of BS are being generated from various feedstocks, which ...
Impact of the Monze Social Cash Transfer Scheme on household income in Zambia
(Makerere University, 2016-11)
Most studies that have considered the impact of Social Cash Transfers on household income and poverty in Africa have found households receiving cash transfers to be better off compared to those not receiving. However, many ...
Determinants of adoption of improved soybean varieties among smallholder farmers in Eastern Uganda
(2017-12)
Improved soybean varieties were introduced by Africa 2000 Network Uganda (A2N) project (Improving Smallholder Productivity and Controlling STriga in Eastern Uganda funded by AGRA in three selected districts of Tororo, ...
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 ...
Genetic resistance of selected maize inbred lines to Striga hermonthica
(2018-10-15)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important food security crops in Uganda. It is annually cultivated on an area of 1,063,000 hectares representing 57% of the total area allocated to crop production. However, maize ...
Constraints and opportunities for access to lucrative markets by smallholder farmer: Analysis of the Bean Value Chain in Kamuli District
(Makerere University, 2014-11)
The study investigated the bean marketing constraints and opportunities of the various actors in the market in Kamuli district of Uganda. Various reforms have been introduced to increase marketing efficiency of agricultural ...
Economic analysis of post-harvest losses in Tomato and Pumpkin supply chains in Central Uganda
(2018-12)
Tomatoes and pumpkins have remained a significant part of peoples’ daily diet in many households and the need for their commercial production is receiving increasing attention both nationally and globally. This study ...
A comparative analysis of the competitiveness of tilapia and catfish enterprises in Mbale Sub Region, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)
Uganda’s capture fisheries are dwindling in supplies. With a population growth rate of 3.2%, an expected annual consumption of 580,234 tonnes with supplies limited to only 330,000 tonnes, creates a consumption gap of above ...
The role of camel production in household resilience to droughts: evidence from Karamoja, Uganda
(2018-12-10)
Recurrent and prolonged droughts have exacerbated the problems of pasture and water scarcity in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), hence, the need for immediate and long-term adaption strategies to such shocks. Camels are ...