Browsing Academic submissions (CAES) by Subject "Uganda"
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Effect of an integrated agriculture-nutrition extension program on nutrition knowledge and dietary diversity of farming households in Central Uganda
Most studies which have measured the effect of nutrition education on change in nutrition knowledge and dietary diversity have not gone further to identify factors that influence the change. Using an integrated ... -
Food security inequality between female and male headed households : evidence from Northern and South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Reducing gender inequalities is morally, ethically, and economically viewed as one of the principal strategies for reducing food insecurity and poverty in the developing world. Resource access in favour of men has bred a ... -
Genetic diversity and genotype × environment interaction of advanced elite soybean genotypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Soybean is an important food and cash crop in Uganda. Despite its importance, soybean production is highly affected by ever-changing biotic and abiotic stresses. The main objective of this study was to enhance soybean ... -
Nutrition education competencies needed by agricultural extension workers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-12-20)A number of countries have adopted a multi-sectoral approach to address the challenge of malnutrition with agricultural extension workers (AEWs) expected to be among the key players. However, these new roles are still ... -
Pathogenic and genetic diversity of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv.Manihotis in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09-05)Cassava bacterial blight (CBB), caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. manihotis, is the most destructive bacterial disease of cassava owing to its negative effects on yield and quality of planting materials. Thus, in order ...