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Household knowledge, attitudes and practices towards solid waste management among local residents in Nansana Municipality
(Makerere University, 2021-01)A study was conducted in Nansana Municipality to determine household knowledge, practices and attitudes towards solid waste management. It set out to address the gap in information about the knowledge, practices and attitudes ... -
Variations in groundwater recharge and associated risks to groundwater supplies over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-09-14)Majority of Uganda’s population relies on groundwater as an accessible source to meet their water demands especially in times of prolonged dry seasons. Its importance will likely increase with a changing climate where ... -
Economic analysis of mitigating aflatoxins in groundnuts in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-06-02)This study was conducted to determine the cost of mitigating aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts in Uganda. The study relied on primary data collected from 216 groundnut farmers and 113 groundnut traders in the districts ... -
Potential of native tree species regeneration and establishment in exotic tree plantations: The case of Bellefoungou Forest Reserve in Northern Benin
(Makerere University, 2020-09)While natural forest losses occur continuously, the extent of forest plantations has increased worldwide. These plantations, in addition to their role in timber production, also support forest restoration by fostering ... -
Influence of access to markets on investment in soil fertility management and conservation among potato farmers in the highlands of South-Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major staple food crop and a source of household income in Eastern Africa, particularly the highland areas. Potato production systems are characterized by a spiral of nutrient depletion, ... -
Profiling the dynamics of informal timber value chain in Uganda : actors, business networks and benefit distribution
(Makerere University, 2021-03)In Uganda, most of the timber is produced and/or traded informally resulting in social, economic and environmental problems such as revenue loss, inequitable distribution of chain rents, distortion of timber markets and ... -
Influence of access to markets on investment in soil fertility management and conservation among potato farmers in the highlands of south-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major staple food crop and a source of household income in Eastern Africa, particularly the highland areas. Potato production systems are characterized by a spiral of nutrient depletion, ... -
Determinants of Credit Utilization among Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOS) members in Soroti district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Microcredit is espoused to play an important role in national growth and rural development, yet its uptake by rural farmers has remained low. This study was carried out in Soroti District of Uganda to determine factors ... -
Evaluation of adaptation measures by smallholder Irish potato farmers to climate variability in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda
(Elepu, J. (20190. Evaluation of adaptation measures by smallholder Irish potato farmers to climate variability in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda. (Unpublished master's dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, 2019-10)The study was conducted in Rubanda District with a general aim of evaluating the effectiveness of adaptation measures to climate variability used by smallholder Irish potatoes farmers. Specifically, the study set out to ... -
Complementary food handling practices associated with food safety, health and nutritional status of children in Adyel division, Lira district
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Efforts to reduce illnesses and undernutrition among children in developing countries are partly hampered by a continual existence of childhood infections. The objective of this study was to identify the complementary food ... -
Performance of interspecific derivatives of Arachis species in Uganda and identification of quantitative trait loci associated with resistance to groundnut rosette and late leaf spot
(Makerere University, 2021-05-17)The study was conducted to determine the usefulness of interspecific derivatives of Arachis from Advanced backcross lines and chromosome segment substitution lines derived from four different wild species. The objectives ... -
Influence of access to markets on investment in soil fertility management and conservation among potato farmers in the highlands of south-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major staple food crop and a source of household income in Eastern Africa, particularly the highland areas. Potato production systems are characterized by a spiral of nutrient depletion, ... -
Fruit traits associated with resistance to fruit pests of hot pepper in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Hot pepper (Capsicum spp) is an important economic crop for small-scale farmers. However, its production and profitability is hindered by infestations of fruit flies and the invasive false coddling moth (FCM). These fruit ... -
Phenotypic and biochemical responses of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata l. Walp) to the cowpea aphid (Aphis craccivora koch)
(Makerere University, 2021-04-30)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) (Fabaceae) is a vital legume crop cultivated by many smallholder farmers. The production of cowpea is constrained by several abiotic and biotic factors such as insects, diseases, and ... -
Optimization of the process for production of mango enriched carrot-tomato ketchup
(Makerere University, 2021-04-27)Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables in Uganda are estimated at 30% which translates to about 4 billion shillings loss annually. This is due to limited knowledge on value addition and preservation technologies being ... -
Optimizing the processing conditions and formulation of a banana-vegetables instant soup flour
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Banana experiences high post-harvest losses of up to 45% and yet the fruit’s nutritional composition is insufficient to favor key products development targeting sensitive age groups such as children below 59 months and ... -
Assessment of the success of active forest restoration in Mount Elgon National Park, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Globally, active forest restoration involving the planting of native tree species has been used to reverse tropical forest degradation. Despite the substantial costs ($ 2500 per ha) in active forest restoration, there is ... -
An Evaluation of Cross-infection of Botryosphaeria Isolates among Tree Species used for Agroforestry and Plantations in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019)Fungi in the Botryosphaeriaceae family are known to cause disease on many plant species. Evidence of cross-infection of tree species by this group of fungi is limited. The main aim of the study was to evaluate cross-infection ... -
Household’s willingness to pay for improved solid waste collection services in Mukono Municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Waste management still remains a big challenge in most urban cities in Uganda. The study sought to investigate the household’s willingness to pay (WTP) for improved solid waste collection services in Mukono municipality ... -
Tree Growing and Diversity on Farm Landscapes in Buwalasi Sub-County, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-10-26)In Uganda, there are many interventions aimed at promoting tree planting in farmed landscapes. However, the level of success of these interventions is not consonant with efforts. This may be a consequence of the promoters’ ...
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