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Analysis of Tamarindus Indica value chain in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-04)
Tamarindus indica is a tropical widespread multipurpose fruit tree species of the Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpiniaceae tribe Amherstieae, Genus Tamarindus. It is a multipurpose and very valuable tree species in Uganda and ...
The effect of urbanization on livelihoods of households living in agricultural areas: A case study of Wakiso Town
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
The study aimed at examining the effect of urbanisation on livelihoods of households living in agricultural areas of Towns. Agricultural areas/land was defined as the areas
suitable for crops and grass for livestock. Where ...
Characterization and expression analysis of Isoamylasei in cassava and its wild relatives
(Makerere University, 2011-09)
Characterization of starch genes in Manihot esculenta is limited. The cDNA (764 bp) of
Isoamylase1 was isolated from the cassava storage roots; its copy number, spatial and
temporal expression patterns were studied. ...
Carrier potential of spent mushroom substrate-peat formulations for legume nodulating bacteria in biofertilizer production
(Makerere University., 2010)
Globally, legume inoculants are an invaluable agricultural technology especially in legume crop production. In Uganda, Makerere University is promoting the technology as MAK_BIO_N_FIXER product. Presently, using peat for ...
Farmers’ vulnerability and adaptation to climate change around Queen Elizabeth National Park- Uganda
(2010-12)
This study analyzed the vulnerability and adaptation of Nyakiyumbu sub-county farmers to climate change and variability based on the socio-economic vulnerability assessment approach by developing a vulnerability index and ...
Determinants of inorganic fertilizer use by small holder farmers in Uganda.
(2013)
Many studies have been carried out to determine a household’s decision to use fertilizers in Uganda, however, little attention has been paid to the determinants in the different farming systems. This study was conducted ...
Access and coverage: Which farmers do plant clinics reach in Uganda?
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)
This article reports on a study that assessed farmers’ access to, and coverage of, five plant clinics operating from market places in two districts of Uganda.
Despite the noticeable geographic and thematic coverage of the ...
Supervised agricultural experience projects and the transfer of learning in the primary school agriculture curriculum
(Makerere University, 2011-10)
Education systems in Africa often lack life skills that link with rural communities and arguments about vocationalizing curricula remain mixed. Primary School Agriculture (PSA) has been taught as a fully fledged subject ...