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Genetic mapping of root development and resistance to radopholus similis in a segregating diploid banana population
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
Radopholus similis (and others nematodes) cause significant damage on banana wherever are grown worldwide. Genetic resistance to nematodes provides a more sustainable management option in resource poor farming systems. New ...
Social capital, joint liability and re-payment performance: The case of Pride Micro Finance in Bugiri District.
(Makerere University, 2011-11)
The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between Social capital, Joint liability and Repayment performance. The study was guided by the following research objectives; to establish the components of social ...
The challenges of public relations practices in Uganda: a case study of National Water and Sewage Cooperation.
(Makerere University, 2011-10)
Public Relations (PR) is commonly defined as relationship building with publics. A case study of National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is used in this research to unfold the challenges of the Public Relations ...
Producer preferences for attributes of maize and sorghum in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-12)
Maize and sorghum are important staple cereal crops in Uganda and Africa as a whole. This study was conducted to examine producer preferences for maize and sorghum attributes in Uganda, with the aim of informing their ...
Sustainability of the cooperation framework of the Nile Basin initiative (1999-2011)
(Makerere University, 2011)
The research study set out to assess the sustainability of the Cooperation Framework of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) 1999-2011.The study considered this period because the riparian countries of Burundi, Democratic ...
Investigation of the causes of delay and cost overrun in construction projects in Uganda’s public sector
(Makerere University, 2011-03)
Abstract
There is great concern for delays and cost overruns because most of the construction projects in Uganda are implemented using tax payers’ money and donor funds. This has led to a lot of debate on how to minimise ...
Serum transforming growth factor beta in endomyocardialo fibrosis patients and healthy Ugandan individuals
(Makerere University, 2011)
Introduction: Transforming Growth Factor-beta (TGF-β) plays a critical role in the production of extra cellular matrix and, excessive productions of these leads to fibrosis. Endo-Myocardial Fibrosis (EMF) is a fibrotic ...
Expression of amphipathic protein (SAPI) from weet pepper for induction of resistance to Xanthomonas Campestris pv. Musacearum in banana
(Makerere University, 2011-03)
Bananas and plantains constitute the most important staple food crop in sub-Saharan Africa. They are also a source of income for millions of people in this region. The livelihoods of millions of Ugandan farmers have been ...
Strategic entrepreneurship and performance selected private secondary schools in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
This study was to establish the relationship between strategic entrepreneurship,
entrepreneurial orientation, strategic orientation and performance in selected private
secondary schools in Wakiso District. The study was ...
Exploitation, a hindrance to teacher-efficiency in U.P.E. schools: A case study of Lubaga Division – Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2011)
The study was set out to contribute to education management theory and practice by establishing the thesis that exploitation of UPE teachers is a hindrance to their efficiency. Consequently, this research sought to avail ...