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Influence of cropping systems on Pythium root rot epidemics in a highland agroecology of South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008-05)
The bean crop is one of East Africa’s major legume crops. It is grown primarily by small-scale farmers who are mainly women, for home consumption and any excess is sold (Wortmann et al., 1998). The increase in severity and ...
Assessment of domestic water quality in the peri-urban settlements of Lira Municipality, Lira District
(Makerere University, 2008)
Lira Municipality has had domestic water stress and poor sanitation due to the displacement of the rural community as a result of the 20 years LRA insurgency. This study was conducted to identify the major domestic water ...
The role of farmers' groups and their selected factors in the adoption of improved longe 5 maize variety in Adjumani District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008-06)
Adopting improved production technologies for increased productivity, income and food security has been emphasized as a feasible strategy for poverty alleviation in Uganda. For many years improved production technologies ...
Effect of human settlement on woody biomass resources in Kibaale district, Western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2008)
This study examined the effect of human migration and settlement on woody biomass resources in Kibaale district between March and July 2005. The objectives were to (1) assess the level of awareness of migrant communities ...
Evaluation of East African highland banana derived secondary triploid hybrids for black sigatoka resistance, yield, sensory attributes and acceptability by end users
(Makerere University, 2008)
The East African highland banana (EAHB) is a major crop in Uganda but its production has declined mainly due to pests, diseases, poor management practices and social-economic problems. Among the diseases, black Sigatoka ...
Pond and wetland ecology in relation to mosquito larvae
(Makerere University, 2008-09)
Ryakitanga ponds were sampled from May to November 2005. Three habitats comprising of one open water wetland and five fishponds were purposively selected basing on their biophysical characteristics. These habits were: Open ...
The effect of fish farming on the distribution and abundance of malaria vectors in Yala Swamp, Western Kenya
(Makerere University, 2008-07)
In this study the link between fish (Nile tilapia: Oreochromis niloticus) and the distribution and abundance of malaria mosquito larvae in five ecological sites of Yala swamp, western Kenya, was investigated. This was done ...
Development of nutrient management strategies along a continuum of dairy production intensification in Uganda
(2008-01)
Soil fertility decline is a leading form of land productivity degradation in Sub-Saharan Africa. Colossal quantities of nutrients are removed annually from soils, especially through crop harvests, unreciprocated by nutrient ...
Contribution of forest resources to food security: A case study of Mount Elgon National Park, Mbale District
(Makerere University., 2008)
This study was conducted between 14th July and 2nd August 2006. The main objective was to find out the contribution of Mount Elgon National Parks’ (MENP) resources to the food security of the surrounding rural communities. ...
Resilient conservation farming systems and land degradation in Bungokho Mutoto Ridge of Mt. Elgon Watershed, Eastern Uganda
(Medwell Journals, 2008)
With reference to sustaining the mountainous farming systems in eastern Uganda, this study presents some insights into the prime ecological and economic impacts of land degradation in Bunghoko Mutoto ridge of Mt. Elgon ...