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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 ...
Combining ability analysis for resistance to turcicum leaf blight in maize under highland agro-ecologies of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Maize productivity in the highland areas of Uganda is constrained by high prevalence of pests and diseases, and low levels of input use. Turcicum leaf blight (TLB) (caused by Exserohilum turcicum) is one of the most important ...
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 ...