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Assessment of climate sensitive indices over various reproductive phenological stages for Robusta coffee in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The study aimed at developing and assessing climate-sensitive indices over the reproductive stage of Robusta coffee for both the historical (1990-2021) and future (2025-2040) periods in the Robusta Coffee Growing Region ... -
Occurrence of naked neck and frizzle indigenous chicken genotypes and performance of their crosses with kuroiler
(Makerere University, 2024)The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of Frizzle and Naked Neck genotypes in indigenous chicken populations and the performance of their crosses with Kuroiler. A questionnaire was administered to 121 farming ... -
Assessing anaerobic co-digestion of faecal sludge with sugarcane press mud and water hyacinth for biogas and biofertilizer production
(Makerere University, 2025)In Uganda especially peri-urban areas, faecal sludge (FS) and agro-industry wastes are abundant, and their poor management poses environmental and public health risks. In a bid to find safe disposal and resource recovery, ... -
Acceptability of fecal sludge compost by farmers in Wakiso and Terego Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)In most parts of Africa, crop yields have been constrained by soil infertility, which has driven up the demand for soil amendments. Mineral and organic fertilizers which are commonly used, face the challenge of availability, ... -
Developing a competency framework for trainers of gender-responsive agricultural research training programs
(AgriGender, 2021)Despite the recent proliferation of gender training courses in agriculture, it is still not clear what competencies trainers require in order to successfully deliver interdisciplinary applied gender-responsive ... -
The influence of tropical cyclones on intraseasonal rainfall variability over Uganda: case study of the Lake Victoria basin
(Makerere University, 2025)This study investigated the influence of tropical cyclones (TCs) on intra-seasonal rainfall variability over the Lake Victoria Basin, Uganda. The region experiences significant rainfall fluctuations especially during the ... -
Spatial patterns and determinants of malaria risk among children under five years in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Malaria is one of the risk factor diseases which can result into an epidemiological disaster if not handled holistically and effectively in Uganda. However, little is known about the risk factors for this disease at national ... -
Evaluation of Pedo transfer functions for predicting soil water retention in Mubuku Irrigation Scheme, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Water use efficiency in most irrigation schemes in Uganda remains low (<50%). This is partly due to insufficient integration of soil information into irrigation planning. However, obtaining soil information especially on ... -
Gender norms and women's influence in food provision and preparation decision-making among commercialized Banana producing households in Isingiro district
(Makerere University, 2024)In patriarchal societies, women are known to have the responsibility for ensuring food and nutrition security within households. While women's roles are key in controlling and utilizing food crops, evidence about the ... -
Drivers of spatial and temporal mangrove forest change in Mombasa, Tana River, and Lamu Counties in Kenya
(Makerere University, 2024)This study assessed mangrove forest cover change and their associated drivers on the Kenyan coast. Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing including Machine Learning techniques were used to map the extent and ... -
The relevancy of community-based adaptation strategies for environmental risk reduction in the Mountain Elgon Region, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-08-14)Globally, environmental risks have increased in frequency and severity impacting human wellbeing and sustainability. Given the surging environmental risks, there is need to leverage on potentials of Community-based ... -
Suitability of private natural forest fragments for chimpanzee conservation in the Albertine region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-23)Forest cover continues to reduce posing a great threat to biodiversity conservation as habitats are lost. Conserving biodiversity like chimpanzees outside protected areas like on private natural forests could enhance ... -
Coping strategies of tomato traders amidst covid-19 induced restrictions in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024)The COVID-19 induced restrictions effected by many countries worldwide greatly affected agricultural trade. These measures that were put in place to curb the rapid spread of the pandemic came along with challenges that ... -
Influence of socio-psychological factors on smallholder farmers’ investment behaviour in seed potato production : a case of seed potato producer typologies in South-Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Limited access to low-cost quality seed potato is a major production and productivity-reducing constraint for smallholder potato farmers in developing countries. Whereas smallholder farmers' investment in farmer-based seed ... -
Genetic diversity and genome wide association mapping for post-harvest physiological deterioration in cassava
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) is one of the major constraints causing major economic loss across the cassava value chain (Manihot esculenta). Cassava roots start undergoing physiological deterioration within ... -
Prediction of consumer acceptable quality of cooking banana hybrids
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Cooking bananas (East African Highland Bananas - EAHBs) also known as “Matooke” play a vital role as a staple food and income source in East Africa, yet consumer acceptability and quality traits remain underexplored. This ... -
Assessing the effect of crop production drivers on maize yield in Lake Kyoga Basin Using Machine Learning
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Agriculture is a crucial economic activity in Uganda, with maize serving as a priority crop for both food security and income generation. Even though over 80% of households in Lake Kyoga Basin are cultivating maize, ... -
Dry spell characteristics and adoption of on-farm adaptation strategies among vegetable farmers in Mbale district, eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Dry spells associated with increased climate variability have had devastating consequences on the farming communities that have continuously threatened vegetable production. The study assessed dry spell characteristics and ... -
Assessment of the socio-economic and technical aspects of biomass waste derived briquettes for energy supply in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Due to the rising energy needs and environmental concerns, biomass briquettes have been pointed out as a potential supplementary and/or energy substitute for traditional wood fuel in most developing regions. However, ... -
Analysis of actors in the plastic waste value chain in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso Districts Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Plastic recycling is a complex process involving several activities and the waste material undergoes multiple changes of ownership before reaching the consumer as a new product. The study sought to analyse the actors in ...
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