Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Rwanda"
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The effect of land fragmentation on the productivity and technical efficiency of smallholder maize farms in Southern Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2010-09)The government of Rwanda believes that land fragmentation is a major threat to efficient crop production in the country due to the fact that continuous subdivision of farms has led to small sized land holdings that may ... -
Enhanced composting of rice straw through amendment with Tithonia Diversifolia and cattle manure
(Makerere University, 2014)The Government of Rwanda has promoted rice production increasing the acreage by 3000 ha in the last decade. This has increased the quantities of straws in the field, which the farmers mainly burning or used a hedge and ... -
Evaluation of rhizobial inoculants on the productivity of soybean varieties grown on an acidic soil in Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2014)Several high yielding soybean varieties have been introduced in Rwanda but yields have remained low and even declining especially in areas with acidic soils. Consequently a number of rhizobial inoculants were introduced ... -
Inheritannce and genotype by environment interaction of high Iron and zinc content in Rwandan and Ugandan common bean seed.
(Makerere University, 2013-12)Bio-fortification of beans can sustainably and substantially increase iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) in the diet, and so reduce ailments associated with their deficiencies. Despite the large consumption of beans in Rwanda and ... -
Insect vectors of Xanthomonas campestris pv musacearum: Distribution across altitudes, seasons and banana cultivars in Rwanda.
(Makerere University, 2013-10)Xanthomonas Wilt of banana (XW) is a devastating bacterial disease in Rwanda. To gain an improved understanding on the management of XW, two studies were carried out in Rwanda. Data were collected mainly on identification ... -
Nutritional composition and bioactive components of selected indigenous fruits from the Lake Victoria Basin Districts in Uganda and Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2018-09)Indigenous fruits (IFs) play a significant role in food security, nutrition, health and income of rural households, particularly during times of famine and drought when food is scarce. This study investigated the nutritional ... -
Performance of low phosphorus tolerant bean genotypes on acidic soils of Rwanda.
(Makerere University, 2014-06)In eastern Africa, bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production is highly limited by soil fertility decline, particularly phosphorus (P); yet the typical small-scale farmers are incapable of accessing the often recommended means ... -
The role of farmers’ organisations in enhancing economic efficiency in potato production in Musanze District, Rwanda.
(2013)This study to identify the role of farmers’ organizations in enhancing economic efficiency in potato production in Rwanda was carried out in Musanze district. The study aimed to analyse the contribution of farmers’ ...