College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES): Recent submissions
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Estimating soil properties in patched vegetation landscapes using remote sensing
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Soil maps are important tools for farm planning and soil conservation. This study explored the potential of satellite data in express mapping of key seven soil properties (pH, SOM, Tot. N, Available P., K-exch, Clay and ... -
Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) for Resistance to Bruchids (Callosobruchus maculatus) in Cowpea
(Makerere University, 2023-07-20)In storage, cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) experiences significant damage from biotic agents especially cowpea bruchids (Callosobruchus maculatus). This results in cowpea grain deterioration making the seeds unfit for human ... -
Tree species diversity and their carbon sequestration potential on cultivated farms in Agago District
(2023-07-07)On-farm tree species retention usually results in maintenance or increase of tree diversity and carbon sequestration. This study evaluated the contribution of trees integrated on-farm to tree species diversity and carbon ... -
Impact of livestock grazing on vegetation in pastoral areas of Kasese district in and adjacent Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Conservation areas contribute significantly to the wellbeing of humanity yet these continue to be threatened by degradation arising from different factors including poorly managed livestock systems. This study was conducted ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effect of gender and extension on cassava profitability among smallholder farmers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-05)The study assessed the effect of gender and extension on cassava profitability among farmers in Uganda. Understanding profitability by policymakers builds a trajectory toward policy discourse and evaluation. The Uganda ... -
Toxicological risk associated with consumption of rice sold in Uganda
(International Journal of Scientific Advances, 2021-11)Previous studies have reported the presence of aflatoxins (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2), heavy metals (As, Cd and Pb) and organochlorine pesticide residues (OCPs) in rice sold in Uganda. However, the potential health ... -
Food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of food handlers along the rice value chain of Uganda
(Journal of Food Industry, 2022-02)Food handlers play a critical role in controlling food contamination from “farm to fork”. Therefore, inadequate knowledge, poor attitudes and improper practices by food handlers pose a serious challenge to food safety. ... -
Incidence of aflatoxins, heavy metals and pesticide residues contamination in imported and locally grown white rice in Uganda
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2021-11)There is increased global interest in the safety of rice because rice is a staple food for half of the world’s population and its safety influences consumers’ health. This study aimed at assessing the levels of aflatoxins ... -
Food Control in Uganda: Gaps and Opportunities in the Rice Value Chain
(International Journal of Scientific Advances, 2021-11-01)Food control defines activities, along the food supply chain, that provide consumer protection and ensure that all foods provided for human consumption are wholesome, conform to safety and quality requirements, and are ... -
Food control in Uganda: a case of the rice value chain
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Food control is of national strategic interest to guarantee food safety and protect human health. Uganda has a multi-agency food control system where mandates and quality infrastructure are fragmented into different ... -
Impact of urbanization on spring water quality of Ibanda district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-23)Water resource contamination and quality is still a major concern in several regions of developing countries, especially in the Uganda in which polluted waters pose serious risks to human health and the environment. The ... -
Genotype-by-environment interaction of yam (Dioscorea species) for yam mosaic virus resistance, dry matter content and yield in Uganda
(MDPI, 2022-08-23)Often, yam cultivars grown in different agro-ecologies show differential responses across production environments, a term known as "genotype-by-environment interaction. Such genotype-by-environment interaction makes the ... -
Phenotypic diversity within Ugandan yam (Dioscorea species) germplasm collection
(Hindawi, 2022-12-19)A proper understanding of the diversity of the available germplasm is an initial step for the genetic improvement of a crop through breeding. However, there is limited information on the diversity of Uganda’s yam germplasm. ... -
Genetic diversity and population structure of Uganda’s yam (Dioscorea spp.) genetic resource based on DArTseq
(Public Library of Science, 2023-02-14)Assessing the genetic diversity of yam germplasm from different geographical origins for cultivation and breeding purposes is an essential step for crop genetic resource conservation and genetic improvement, especially ... -
Diversity and genome-wide association mapping of farmer preferred traits yam genetic resources in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-04-03)Although yam is a very important crop with the potential to address future food insecurity resulting from challenges due to climate change and increasing world population, its potential has largely remained unexploited in ... -
Household vulnerability to flood hazards in Kalehe Territory, Eastern D.R Congo
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)Floods hazards are common and prevalent in Kalehe Territory, Eastern DRC, and often causing damage to the community. However, despite the prevalence of flood hazards, there is a paucity of information and knowledge on the ... -
Climate variability extremes, pastoralists adaptation strategies and future livestock productivity in the rangelands of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)A study was conducted to determine trends of variability and extremes of rainfall and temperature; pastoralists’ perceptions to the changes in rainfall and temperature extremes and predict future livestock productivity in ... -
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, ...