• Genetic Resistance to Soybean Rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in Lin UG 5 

  Gebremedhn, Hailay Mehari (Makerere University, 2019-10-08)

  Soybean (Glycine max [L] Merrill) is one of the most important legume crops worldwide due to its multiple uses and wide adaptation. Its production is, however, affected by several biotic and abiotic factors such as ...

• Studies of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) resistance to downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) disease in Uganda 

  Kumi, Frank (2019-10)

  Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) is a multi-purpose crop ranked fifth as the World’s major cereal after Maize, Wheat, Rice and Barley in terms of worldwide production and acreage. In Uganda, it is the third most ...

• Land use/cover change and pollution loadings into Kiha River Watershed Hoima District, Western Uganda 

  Osiimwe, Gaston (Makerere University, 2019-07)

  This study was carried out to i) determine the trend in land use/cover change in Kiha River Watershed (KRW) between 1986 and 2014. ii) determine the variation of pollution loads (TP, TN, TSS) from River Kiha to Lake Albert; ...

• Silencing of the Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases (MAPK) Fus3 and Slt2 in Pseudocercospora fijiensis reduces growth and virulence on host plants 

  Onyilo, Francis; Tusiime, Geoffrey; Tripathi, Jaindra N.; Chen, Li-Hung; Falk, Bryce; Stergiopoulos, Ioannis; Tushemereirwe, Wilberforce; Kubiriba, Jerome; Tripathi, Leena (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 ...

• Integrated nutrient and moisture management for improved upland rice production in Uganda 

  Bwire, Peter Simonn (2019-08)

  Whereas integrating nutrient and moisture recommendations is viewed as a lasting intervention to increased upland rice production, studies about this subject are evidently scarce both in Uganda and elsewhere. As such, a ...

• Wildlife damage and control methods around Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda 

  Tumusiime, David Mwesigye; Tweheyo, Mnason; Turyahabwe, Nelson; Orikiriza, Lawrence; Asiimwe, Asaph (Taylor & Francis, 2012)

  This study documents the different management and control measures developed and implemented by farmers to mitigate vertebrate pest attacks on crops and livestock around Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda. A semi-structured ...

• Genetic resistance to Adzuki Bean Bruchid (Callosobruchus chinensis) in Soybean 

  Msiska, Mercy Ulemu (2019-08-12)

  Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill], an annual legume that belongs to the family Fabaceae is grown in every continent for its high protein (40%) and oil (20%) content. Soybean was introduced to Uganda in the 1900s. However, ...

• The management and conservation of woody plants in Uganda's urban settings 

  Nalwoga, Joan (2019-05)

  Urban woody plant resources and the livelihoods of community members who depend on them are threatened in developing countries. This study was conducted to assess the management and conservation of woody plants in Uganda’s ...

• Agrobacterium tumefaciens-Mediated Transformation of Pseudocercospora fijiensis to Determine the Role of PfHog1 in Osmotic Stress Regulation and Virulence Modulation 

  Onyilo, Francis; Tusiime, Geoffrey; Chen, Li-Hung; Falk, Bryce; Stergiopoulos, Ioannis; Tripathi, Jaindra N.; Tushemereirwe, Wilberforce; Kubiriba, Jerome; Changa, Charles; Tripathi, Leena (Frontiers in Microbiology, 2017-05-16)

  Black Sigatoka disease, caused by Pseudocercospora fijiensis is a serious constraint to banana production worldwide. The disease continues to spread in new ecological niches and there is an urgent need to develop strategies ...

• Functional genetics in ascomycetes pseudocercospora fijiensis (synonym mycosphaerella fijiensis) the pathogen of black sigatoka disease in banana 

  Onyilo, Francis (Makerere University, 2019-07)

  Pseudocercospora fijiensis (P. fijiensis), causal agent of the black Sigatoka disease (BSD) on banana, has spread globally since its discovery in Fiji 1963 in all the banana and plantain growing areas across the globe. It ...

• Determinants of tree planting on private lands in Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda 

  Mutekanga, Denis (Makerere University, 2019-04)

  Trees are of great economic and ecological importance. Most rural communities in developing countries depend on trees for their livelihoods and source of energy. Trees also provide ecosystem services that include timber, ...

• Field ploughing performance evaluation of the Mulimi multi-purpose vehicle 

  Mutesasira, Sam (Makerere University, 2019-06)

  In 2015, a Mulimi Multi-purpose vehicle (MMPV) was developed by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) at Makerere University in partnership with the Department of Agricultural and Biological ...

• Cropping system and altitude as drivers of soil Macrobiota and nutrient variability for arabica coffee production in mount Elgon region 

  Cherukut, Scola (Makerere University, 2018-12-19)

  There is need to produce sufficient food and fuel for the growing population without damaging the ecosystem services. In Uganda, highlands have inherent fertile soil but are rapidly losing quality due intensification. ...

• Role of Seed and Aphid Vectors in Proliferation of Tomato Virus Diseases on Small Holder Farms in Kasese District, Uganda 

  Ahabwe, Samuel (Makerere University, 2019-05)

  In Uganda, tomato productivity is very low due to poor agronomic practices, lack of improved varieties and damage caused by insect pests and diseases. Studies to evaluate factors influencing the increasing incidence of ...

• Evaluation of solid waste management in informal settlements Kampala City, Uganda Case study of Nateete Parish, Rubaga Division 

  Nakandi, Zainabu (Makerere University, 2017-08)

  Solid Waste management is informal settlements is a growing challenge that must be tackled. This study aimed at understanding the solid waste management practices and generating information toward its sustainable management ...

• Utilisation of Ecosystem-based drought adaptation options among smallholder farmers in Kiboga District, Uganda 

  Nanfuka, Susan (Makerere University, 2018-12)

  There is growing interest in promoting the use of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to help smallholder farmers adapt to climate change; however there is limited understanding of the characteristics of the EbA options ...

• Performance evaluation and optimization of the maize shelling operation of the multi-purpose farm vehicle 

  Nsubuga, Denis (Makerere University, 2018-12)

  In Uganda, maize post-harvest losses stand at 30% due to poor drying, poor storage and poor shelling techniques amongst other challenges of which shelling stands out as the biggest challenge. Hence the multi-purpose vehicle ...

• Enrichment of flour of Indigenous bitter cassava "Lenga Tome" for feeding infants and young children (6-23 months) in Kajo-Keji County-South Sudan 

  Bojo, Openzi Konyo (2019-02-27)

  Cassava (Manihot esculenta - Crantz) is a root crop that feeds over 500 million people in the tropics though is poor in protein, vitamins and minerals. This study sought to enrich cassava flour of the South Sudanese ...

• Degeneration in quality of cassava planting material due to infection by cassava brown streak viruses 

  Adoch, Paula (Makerere University, 2018-12)

  This study aimed at quantifying degeneration of cassava planting materials as a result of infection by CBSVs. Four cassava varieties (NASE 14, NASE 15, NAROCASS 1 and TME 204) were evaluated for their responses and ...

• Genetics of Cowpea resistance to Bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus Fab.) 

  Weldekidan, Miesho Belay (2019-01-01)

  Cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) is an important indigenous legume crop providing dietary protein, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and income to many people in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. However, its ...

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