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Silencing of the Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases (MAPK) Fus3 and Slt2 in Pseudocercospora fijiensis reduces growth and virulence on host plants
(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 ...
Status of cassava mosaic disease and molecular characterization of associated geminiviruses in Malawi
(2018)
A study was conducted to evaluate cassava mosaic disease (CMD) incidence, severity, distribution and genetic diversity of responsible viruses across the major cassava production areas of Malawi. A field survey to determine ...
Smallholder farmers' adaptation to climate variability in Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2015-12)
Climate change and variability are among the biggest contemporary threats to agricultural production and livelihoods in Sub Saharan Africa. As climate variability continues to manifest, the scale of the necessary adaptation ...
Oil infrastructure development: Displacement and livelihood implications for communities in Kabaale parish, Buseruka Sub County-Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2018-10-19)
The study focuses on the implications of oil infrastructure development on community livelihoods in Kabaale Parish. It explores the unique relationship between tenure system and induced resettlement and compensation packages. ...
Postharvest characteristics and pesticide residue levels of conventionally and organically grown fruits and vegetables in selected districts in Uganda
(2018-09-21)
The study was undertaken to assess the effect of production systems (organic vs conventional) on the physicochemical and nutritional properties of selected fruits and vegetables (tomato, scarlet eggplant, apple banana and ...
Effect of land use/cover on water quality of River Rwizi, Mbarara municipality, Uganda
(2018-07)
Understanding the effect of land use/cover on water quality is helpful for effective water quality management. In this study, spatial and temporal variations of water quality of River Rwizi, Mbarara municipality, Uganda ...
Postharvest characteristics and pesticide residue levels of conventionally and organically grown fruits and vegetables in selected districts in Uganda
(2018-08-23)
The study was undertaken to assess the effect of production systems (organic vs conventional) on the physicochemical and nutritional properties of selected fruits and vegetables (tomato, scarlet eggplant, apple banana and ...
Effect of point source pollution on the quality of water in river Enyau, arua Municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-09)
Pollution of streams, rivers, wetlands and lakes is a major problem in Uganda, yet many people draw water for domestic use from these sources. The objectives of the study were to (i) identify the sources of point pollution ...
Pyrolysis of pine and eucalyptus wood residues for production of biofuels and biochar
(Makerere University, 2017-08)
Uganda produces 180,000 m3 of forestry wood residues of which, only 10% is utilised by the local companies while the rest are left to rot and/or openly burnt posing environmental and health risks. These underutilised ...
Evaluation of bioslurry for soil fertility enhancement in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-05)
Bioslurry (BS) is a waste product of biogas production systems. It contains plant nutrients and therefore important in improving land productivity. Large quantities of BS are being generated from various feedstocks, which ...