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Biosand water filter: Effects of sand size and sand column height on filtered water quality
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
The study investigated the performance of locally assembled Biosand Water Filters (BSFs) with varied sand sizes and sand column heights. The main objective of the study was to contribute to water quality improvement through ...
Effect of Silicon and Potassium on growth and yield of East African Highland Banana
(Makerere University, 2022)
Soil fertility is a major constraint to East African highland banana (hereafter referred to as highland banana) and a key concern for ongoing research efforts. Among primary nutrients, potassium (K) is by far the most ...
Assessing the implications of rural livelihood diversification on food security around the protected area of Kibale National Park in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-24)
Food security is probably the most important development challenge and survival concern for humankind. Despite gradual economic growth in Uganda, Western Uganda has continued to register food insecurity concerns and little ...
Fruit traits associated with resistance to fruit pests of hot pepper in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Hot pepper (Capsicum spp) is an important economic crop for small-scale farmers. However, its production and profitability is hindered by infestations of fruit flies and the invasive false coddling moth (FCM). These fruit ...
Response of improved soybean varieties to different phosphorus rates
(Makerere University, 2021-07-01)
In Uganda, soybean varieties, Maksoy 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, and lately 6N were bred to address yield and disease resistance gaps. These varieties have become popular among commercial and smallholder farmers. Unfortunately, ...
Influence of access to markets on investment in soil fertility management and conservation among potato farmers in the highlands of south-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major staple food crop and a source of household income in Eastern Africa, particularly the highland areas. Potato production systems are characterized by a spiral of nutrient depletion, ...
Performance of interspecific derivatives of Arachis species in Uganda and identification of quantitative trait loci associated with resistance to groundnut rosette and late leaf spot
(Makerere University, 2021-05-17)
The study was conducted to determine the usefulness of interspecific derivatives of Arachis from Advanced backcross lines and chromosome segment substitution lines derived from four different wild species. The objectives ...
Determinants of credit utilization among Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOS) members in Soroti district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Microcredit is espoused to play an important role in national growth and rural development, yet its uptake by rural farmers has remained low. This study was carried out in Soroti District of Uganda to determine factors ...
Economic evaluation of legume-finger millet rotations in Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2021)
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is among the major food crops in Uganda but due to population pressure on land, soils have become exhausted leading to low productivity of millet. Legume-based soil fertility management ...
Influence of access to markets on investment in soil fertility management and conservation among potato farmers in the highlands of South-Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major staple food crop and a source of household income in Eastern Africa, particularly the highland areas. Potato production systems are characterized by a spiral of nutrient depletion, ...