• New sources of resistance to Bean Anthracnose in Uganda and SNP markers linked to the CO-2 resistance gene 

  Awori, Eres (Makerere University, 2020-11)

  Bean anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) is a destructive disease of common bean in Uganda especially in the high altitude and low temperature areas. Marker assisted pyramiding of race specific resistance (R) alleles ...

• Community participation in forest management : a case study of MSREDD + pilot project area in Hoima district 

  Akatukwasa, Annet (Makerere University, 2020-12-17)

  Forests are important to people for daily livelihood needs. However, the rate of deforestation and forest degradation threatens the livelihood options of communities. Hoima is one of the districts in Uganda with high rates ...

• Genetic potential of cowpea breeding populations for grain yield and agronomic traits improvement in Uganda 

  Avosa, Millicent Oside (Makerere University, 2020-01-08)

  Cowpea yields are low due to the use of varieties that are susceptible to multiple biotic stresses such a scab and virus, and insect pests especially thrips infestations. In order to develop cultivars with a wide range of ...

• Developing soil amendment regimes to enhance taro yields in wetland fringes and farmers’ incomes 

  Kigonya, Allan (Makerere University, 2021-01-04)

  Whereas taro is an important food and income crop for many people in the rural and urban areas of Uganda, its productivity is very low due to poor cropping system characterised by continuous cultivation, not managing soil ...

• Potential of native tree species regeneration and establishment in exotic tree plantations: the case of Bellefoungou forest reserve in Northern Benin. 

  Boton, Martin Dossa (Makerere University, 2020-09)

  While natural forest losses occur continuously, the extent of forest plantations has increased worldwide. These plantations, in addition to their role in timber production, also support forest restoration by fostering ...

• Farmers’ willingness to participate in alternative delivery channels of improved bean seed 

  Bikara, Innocent (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 ...

• Assessment of distribution and diversity of snails in Lyamuliro wetland in Muko sub county in Rubanda district 

  Ndyasiima, Antoney (Makerere University, 2018-06-25)

  The research was done to assess the distribution and diversity of snails in Iyamuliro wetland. It was also intended to find out if bilharzia occurs in the communities around the wetland. It was found out that the part of ...

• Participation in non-farm income activities and food dietary diversity in rural Uganda 

  Namanda, Racheal (Makerere University, 2019-11)

  Food insecurity and malnutrition remain a major challenge to health and economic development in Uganda. About 50% of Ugandans have food energy deficiency and 19% are chronically undernourished. Reducing food insecurity in ...

• Optimization of planting depth, vine cutting length and seed rate for improved sweet potato yield of selected varieties in Central Uganda 

  Nimubona, Desire (Makerere University, 2020-12-14)

  Sweet potato is a staple food crop that is consumed throughout the year in Uganda. However, its yield of 4.2 t/ha is much lower than the potential yield of 25 t/ha under optimum management. Insufficient quality planting ...

• Gender of plot manager, the tradeoffs and complementarities in agricultural technology adoption : a case of sustainable agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in Uganda 

  Nabikyu, Jane Rosette (Nabikyu Jane Rosette, 2020-09-23)

  This study utilized plot level data to analyze the gender differences in adoption of multiple Sustainable Agricultural Practices (SAPs) in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study include: (1) to identify the different ...

• Identification of cowpea viruses and sources of resistance among cowpea germplasm in Uganda 

  Mbeyagala, Kapande Emmanuel (Makerere University, 2020-02-24)

  Cowpea is an important leguminous crop in arid and semi- arid areas of eastern and northern Uganda where it is a source of both food and incomes. Cowpea productivity among smallholder farmers is however very low, estimated ...

• Automation of the Water and Product Conveyance Systems for the Refractance Window Dryer 

  Mutumba, Raymonds (Makerere University, 2020-02)

  A refractance window dryer of a throughput capacity of 14.5kg/hr was developed to effectively dry food product of 3mm thickness on the conveyor belt. The dryer comprises of a moving conveyor belt onto which food product ...

• Inheritance of internal tuber processing attributes among selected potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) genotypes 

  Muhumuza, Edgar (Makerere University, 2020-11)

  The new trends in the potato industry especially in processing require analysis of yield, tuber attributes and disease resistance in the development of new potato varieties. This study evaluated selected potato genotypes ...

• Effects of climate and land use/cover change on hydrological drought in River Enyau sub-catchment, Northern Uganda 

  Eremugo, Isaac (Makerere University, 2020-11-24)

  River Enyau sub-catchment, the main source of surface water for Arua Municipality and the surrounding areas is experiencing increasing frequency of hydrological droughts attributed to climate and land use/cover change. ...

• Drivers of gendered maize productivity differentials among small holder farmers in Zambia 

  Kabwela, Benny (Makerere University, 2020-10-01)

  Reducing gender gaps in agricultural productivity is believed to be an important pathway in addressing food insecurity and poverty among rural populations in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Zambia in particular. Women in ...

• Performance evaluation and optimization of cassava drying on a raised platform and solar dryer 

  Menya, James (Makerere University, 2020-10)

  Although quality of dried cassava products is paramount, drying technologies produce varying quality. In this work, cassava sun drying on a raised platform and using a solar dryer were studied to assess and evaluate their ...

• Fruit composition, storage stability, optimal drying conditions and flour characteristics for selected pumpkin varieties 

  Nansikombi, Nulu (Makerere University, 2020-11)

  The three economically important species of pumpkin namely Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita moschata have many varieties. Pumpkin peel and flesh are key inter and intra specie distinguishing features but there ...

• The performance of lagoons in sewage treatment in Fort Portal Municipality, Western Uganda 

  Rubongoya, Richard (Makerere University, 2020-11-16)

  In January -April 2018, a study was conducted to assess the efficiency of the waste stabilization ponds at the Kabundaire Sewage Treatment Plant located in Fort Portal Municipality, Western Uganda. The population of the ...

• Industrial anaerobic treatment of brewery waste water in a tropical climate using a full-scale UASB reactor seeded with activated sludge: A case study of effluent treatment plant at Uganda Breweries Limited 

  Kahigiriza, Mugabi Henry (Makerere University, 2017-01)

  The performance of the effluent treatment plant at Uganda Breweries limited was studied to evaluate the performance of the anaerobic digester installed with an Up flow Activated Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactor. The study ...

• Implementation of wetland conservation strategies in Kampala, Central Uganda: A case study of Lubigi wetland 

  Namugenyi, Rebecca (Makerere University, 2017-01)

  A study was conducted on implementation of wetland conservation strategies. The aim of the study was to evaluate the implementation of wetland conservation strategies at institutional and local user levels with respect to ...

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