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Factors influencing technology adoption among small holder dairy farmers in Buikwe district
(2018-11-20)
Low technology uptake is a problem in Buikwe District among smallholder dairy farmers who comprise of over 70% of dairy farmers in the district. The main objective of the study was to determine commonly used technologies ...
Spatial-temporal patterns and risk factors for respiratory infection outbreaks among mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National park in 2016
(2018-09-14)
This study was done to determine spatial-temporal patterns, selected risk factors for viral
pathogens influencing the incidence, morbidity and persistence of respiratory infection outbreaks
among mountain gorillas of ...
Factors leading to misuse of developed water resources in the cattle corridor, Uganda
(2018-10)
Water is a fundamental resource in the cattle corridors worldwide. In Uganda, a number of water facilities have been developed in the cattle corridor. Despite this, there is persistent water shortage limiting cattle ...
Hot water therapy and meristem shoottip culture techniques for elimination of cassava viral pathogens
(2018-10)
Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) are two main viruses affecting Cassava productivity in many agro ecologies of Uganda. Phytosanitary procedures to eliminate these viruses from infected ...
The influence of extension services on milk production among dairy farmers in South Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)
In Africa, extension programs have been conceived as a service to extend research-based knowledge to the rural sector to improve the lives of farmers. However, today’s understanding of extension goes beyond technology ...
Assaying for thermostable DNA polymerase activity in putative theromophilic bacteria isolates from selected garbage dumping sites and hot springs, in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)
Molecular and biotechnological research and training in Uganda is hampered by the high cost of acquisition of the required/appropriate chemicals and reagents, notably the DNA polymerase enzyme. Subsequently, there is ...