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Influence of variation in nutritional content and distribution of wild and crop species on crop raiding by Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-29)
Crop raiding by wild animals is a concern for protected area managers and neighbouring communities. Mountain gorillas normally prioritise energy and sodium in their diet; a mineral that is deficient in their natural diet, ...
Use of information communication technologies in conservation agriculture knowledge pathways among smallholder farmers in Machakos and Laikipia counties, Kenya
(Makerere University, 2019)
The low integration of emerging Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Agricultural knowledge systems is a challenge to the timely provision of extension services to farmers. The main objective of this study was ...
The influence of land cover change on woody floristics in West Bugwe Central Forest Reserve,Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
Forests play important roles in conserving biodiversity because they provide habitats to almost half of the terrestrial plant and animal species. However, forests are disappearing due to land cover conversions, and this ...
Power relations around gulper technology for fecal sludge collection and disposal in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-11-22)
Although planning documents for cities insist on networked models for transport of water and sanitation, global south cities continously prove the presence of multiple options of sanitation provisioning. This study uses ...
An assessment of agricultural loss and damage related to floods in Kyoga basin: a case study of Kapiri catchment
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
Globally, floods are among the most destructive disasters. They disrupt economic growth, destroy people’s livelihoods and cause food insecurity thereby undermining the well being of floodplain residents. Empirical evidence ...
In-situ grafting success and carbon sequestration potential of Vitellaria paradoxa in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
A study to determine appropriate grafting technique and carbon sequestration potential of V. paradoxa was conducted in Uganda between 2013 and 2015. The specific objectives of the study were to: assess the effectiveness ...
Harvesting and consumption of bushmeat in the Sudd region: case study of Badinigilo National Park, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2019-06-15)
Bushmeat consumption and trade have been major threats to many wildlife species in Africa, especially under conditions of economic and political instability. South Sudan is one of the East African countries that has been ...
The emerging role of LIS professionals in combating adverse environmental effects
(IFLA, 2017-09-29)
In modern librarianship there is a lot more need for practical engagement than just fostering information literacy and dissemination. The 2030 United Nations agenda emphasizes action points for environmental sustainability, ...
Analysis of the green gram value chain in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)
This study was conducted to analyse the green gram value chain in order to identify the constraints as well as opportunities existing in production, marketing and utilization of the crop in northern and north eastern regions ...
Influence of maize-legume intercropping on striga (Striga hermonthica Del. Benth) control and maize grain yield in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)
Striga is the biggest constraint to maize production to the people of Eastern Uganda. Some of striga control measures include use of agricultural inputs, resistant cultivers and use of trap crops. Most of them have not ...