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Risk awareness and management of herbicides in commercial forest plantations in Hoima District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)
Although herbicide use has been widely accepted as a most cost-effective method of weed control and management in commercial forest plantations, increasing evidence of negative impacts has called for fresh inquiries into ...
Implications of urban expansion of consumable water availability in Mbarara Municipality
(Makerere University, 2023-03)
The study examines the influence of urban expansion on consumable water availability in the
growing Mbarara municipality. A case study survey design was used in which qualitative and
quantitative approaches were applied ...
Assessment of human-wildlife co-existence strategies adopted by communities living in and around Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2023)
Human-wildlife co-existence is a prerequisite for protected area conservation. Many studies have been carried out on human-wildlife conflict and local communities’ exploitation of protected areas resources besides a long ...
Characterisation of sweetpotato as a functional food
(Makerere University, 2023-01-27)
The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is rising. Instead of relying on drugs, food-based approaches may be considered to help manage these chronic diseases. Sweetpotato is a cheap, ...
Small-scale farmers agrochemical use and effects on soil microbes in selected wetlands of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-04)
Agrochemicals have been tremendously used in agriculture worldwide to increase crop yield. However, its misuse creates a negative impact on the environment and health hazards for human beings. Little information is available ...
Effectiveness of forage and food legumes on management of the fall armyworm and crop performance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Maize production in Uganda is constrained by field insect pests, and declining soil fertility. The outbreak of fall armyworm (FAW) in 2016 increased production problems. Increased use of synthetic pesticides and large crop ...
Social Sustainability of Settlement Housing in Uganda; Case of Pagirinya Refugee Settlement in Adjumani District.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-29)
Access to shelter is essentially the first step in the process of refugee settlement and integration, as housing conditions greatly influence the ability of refugees to adapt to a new society. This study explores how housing ...
Development and optimization of the production process for a composite snack bar for children 5 to 13 years
(Makerere University, 2023)
Malnutrition is one of the major causes of morbidity among children worldwide especially in low- and middle-income countries like Uganda. As a result, many parents depend more on snacks and other fast foods for their ...
Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) resistance among cassava genotypes in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-08)
The whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) is a major pest and vector of viruses in cassava both globally and especially in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where the pest poses the greatest threat to cassava ...
Flood risk mapping and vulnerability assessment in the Manafwa catchment, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)
Flood hazards and their consequential damages have seen a global increase, yet our comprehension of flood risk patterns, particularly in tropical catchments, remains inadequate. Recognizing this knowledge gap, this study ...