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A comparative assessment of effectiveness of conventional forestry extension methods against mobile phone technology in reaching out to agro-forestry farmers: A case study of Kyanamukaka Sub-County, Masaka District
(2022-09-21)The study assessed the effectiveness of conventional forestry extension (CFE) methods against mobile phone technology (MPT) in delivering extension services to agroforestry farmers in, Kyanamukaka Sub-county. Kyanamukaka ... -
Vulnerability of Smallholder Sorghum Farmers to Climate Variability in a heterogeneous landscape of South- Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Vulnerability assessment in climate change and variability literature is a concept that cannot be underestimated as it is a benchmark for policy makers to building adaptive capacity of vulnerable groups. In Africa, climate ... -
Potential invasive alien plant species in Semuliki National Park, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)This study was carried out in Semuliki National Park (SNP) in western Uganda to assess the invasive potential of selected alien plant species. The aim was to determine the density and size class distribution of invasive ... -
Potential influence of gender on farmer willingness to pay for grafting technology for sustainable control of tomato bacterial wilt disease in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08-09)Tomato plays a great role in income generation for many small holder farmers in Uganda, but it is hampered by Bacterial Wilt Disease (BWD). Because BWD is soil-borne, adoption of grafted seedlings that are resistant to BWD ... -
Assessment of Kampala Capital City as potential sustainable tourism destination in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)City tourism is one of the fastest growing travel categories in the world, and in many places, the changing character of city tourism is becoming increasingly obvious. The study set out to assess the potential of Kampala ... -
Role of silicon in mediating resistance towards rice blast in selected rice varieties
(Makerere University, 2022-07)Rice blast caused by Magnaporthe grisea is one of the most serious diseases of rice, causing yield losses of 50 – 100% in susceptible varieties worldwide. Durable host resistance has been hard to achieve given large pathogen ... -
Mother’s adherence to 2010 WHO infant feeding guidelines on HIV and nutrition status of HIV-exposed children aged 6-24 months: a case study of PMTCT/ART clinics in Mbale district, Uganda
(2019-11-12)Introduction: Limited exposure to breast milk to avoid Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) can lead to increased risk of morbidity, mortality and growth faltering among HIV- exposed children. Thus good feeding practices ... -
Factors affecting environmental planning and implementation within districts : a comparative study of Bushenyi and Kasese Districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2006-03)Conservation and development are initially two antagonistic processes that finally came together in the form of environmental planning. However, this integration still has some hurdles to overcome in order to become a tool ... -
Stone quarrying, community livelihoods and environmental risks: a case study of Kyampisi Sub County, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Rock quarrying has emerged as an important livelihood activity sustaining livelihoods of people in Kyampisi Subcounty. It is also associated with various environmental and health concerns. However, very little has been ... -
The spatio-temporal patterns in adoption of conservation agriculture among smallholder farmers in Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2022-07-13)Amidst unprecedented land degradation, changes in climate and resource scarcity, conservation agriculture is increasingly adopted to enhance efficient land and water resource use, stable and sustainable agricultural ... -
Potato viruses in Uganda and prevalence of extant R genes that suppress the effects of virus diseases
(Arinaitwe, A. B. (2022). Potato viruses in Uganda and prevalence of extant R genes the suppress the effects of virus diseases. (Unpublished PhD Dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda., 2022-06-28)Viral diseases are one of the factors limiting potato productivity and accounts for 10-100% of the yield losses in Uganda. Infections by Potato virus Y (PVY) and or Potato leafroll virus (PLRV) are very important in inducing ... -
Genetic progress of yield and its components of Uganda sorghum varieties through breeding
(Makerere University, 2022-06)Genetic progress and diversity of released sorghum varieties over the last 50 years in Uganda have not been assessed. This has led to limited information on the diversity, rate of genetic progress for grain yield and its ... -
Consumer acceptance and willingness to pay for shelf life extended fresh cassava roots in Uganda: the case of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-16)High post-harvest losses along the fresh cassava roots value chain increase food insecurity as a result of reduction in the amount and quality of food available for consumption. New modern technologies such as; waxing have ... -
Factors influencing reversion from virus infection in sweetpotato
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2019-11-06)Viruses limit sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) production worldwide. Many sweetpotato landraces in East Africa are, however, largely virus-free. Moreover, some plants infected by the prevalent Sweet potato feathery mottle ... -
Characterising reversion from virus infection in sweetpotato
(Makerere University, 2022-06-14)Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) production is negatively impacted by viral infections. However, some East African sweetpotato cultivars were recently reported to “fight off” viral infection through reversion process. Very ... -
Assessment of the effect of climate smart agriculture adoption on household food security in Nakasongola district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05)Under climate variability and change situation, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) has been proposed as a strategic response action that has potential to achieve triple objectives of increasing agricultural productivity and ... -
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 ... -
Farmers’ willingness to participate in alternative delivery channels of improved bean seed
(Makerere University, 2018-04)The conventional seed delivery channels have mainly delivered improved seed of hybrid varieties and vegetables and little of the open-pollinated varieties such as common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The pan-African bean ... -
The influence of partnerships in enhancing functionality of one stop center association –(OSCA) rice value chains in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-06-02)Government and Non-Government organizations in Uganda promote partnerships in farmer organizations as a strategy for improving value chain functionality. The right partnerships connect small holder farmers to agricultural ... -
Enhancing acceptance of video content through farmers' participation in production of farmer-learning videos in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The use of videos in agricultural extension is advanced as a means of improving farmers’ access to agricultural information. Several studies have assessed use of videos in extension with little regard to the appropriateness ...
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