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Density and species diversity of trees in four tropical forests of the Albertine Rift, Western Uganda
(2005-05-18)
We assessed tree species density and diversity in 12 1-ha plots in four forests of the Albertine rift, western Uganda. There were 5747 trees of diameter ≥ 10 cm in 53 families, 159 genera, and 212 species. Density ranged ...
Limitations and opportunities of NAADS farm led and privately serviced extension system in Nakisunga sub-county, Mukono District
(2006-05-18)
The research was intended to investigate the limitations and opportunities of the NAADS farmer led and privately serviced extension system in the participating districts of Uganda. The study reviews the 8 chronology of ...
Urban market garbage: a hidden resource for sustainable urban / peri-urban agriculture and the environment in Uganda
(The Uganda Society, 2004-12)
There is serious accumulation of biodegradable garbage in many markets in urban cities mainly from agricultural produce that is marketed in raw form from the Country. It is estimated that about l000mt of garbage is generated ...
Private agricultural input market distribution in rural Eastern Uganda
(2006-04-24)
The Government of Uganda (GOU) has embarked on a number of policy and institutional reforms in the last decade (1997-2000), which has led to the withdrawal of government from the supply of subsidized low cost inputs to ...
Effects of diatomaceous earth on cowpea field pests in Uganda
(2008-10)
Optimal cowpea production in Uganda is severely limited by an array of cowpea insect pests, which infest and damage the crop both in the field and in storage. In absence of host plant resistance, insecticide application ...
Dairy industry development project: UNDP/FAO PROJECT UGA 84/023
(2006-04-21)
A report summarising a review of the pasture research and development work carried out in Uganda in the past and elsewhere under similar environmental conditions. The output of the project was meant to help in formulating ...
Use of Imidazolinone Resistant (IR) maize to assess the potential effect of transgenic maize in Uganda
(2008-11)
Purple witchweed (Striga hermonthica) is a parasitic weed that attacks cereals particularly maize, causing up to 80% yield loss. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of non-transgenic imidazolinone ...
Farmers' perception of the soil fertility status in Tororo District, Eastern Uganda
(Soil Science Society of East Africa, 2000)
Limitations and opportunities of NAADS farm led and privately serviced extension system in Nakisunga sub-county, Mukono District
(2006-05-18)
The research was intended to investigate the limitations and opportunities of the NAADS farmer led and privately serviced extension system in the participating districts of Uganda. The study reviews the 8 chronology of ...
Prevalence and associated causes of nutritional anaemia in school girls aged 11-14 years in Masindi District, Western Uganda
(2009-07-20)
Introduction: Nutritional anemia is the most prevalent nutritional disorder amongst children worldwide. It is associated with serious and life threatening consequences such as morbidity and mortality. Anaemic pupils have ...