College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES): Recent submissions
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Impact of Pit latrines on Groundwater Quality: A comparative study of boreholes and protected springs in Mpigi Town Council, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Pit latrines have increasingly become a threat to domestic groundwater supplies. The major issue of concern is not the use of these pit latrines, but having both pit latrines and groundwater within the same system boundary. ... -
Effect of selected mechanical properties of agroforestry tree roots on shallow-seated landslide prone areas on mt Elgon, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Landslides continue to occur in the Elgon region despite interventions such as tree planting initiatives aimed at restraining them. The current study explored the efficacy of landslide model hybridization, tree-landslide ... -
Mitigation of greenhouse gases and nutrient losses attributable to wasted fruits and vegetables
(Makerere University, 2022-12-21)Given their perishable nature, substantial quantities of fruits and vegetables (FV) are lost along the supply chain due to various reasons including lack of refrigerated transport systems, rough road conditions, and a lack ... -
Biomass yield and crude protein quality of Moringa Oleifera Lam. under spacing and field conditions in Kilifi County, Kenya
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)The sustainability of livestock production by smallholder farmers in Kilifi County has been threatened by climatic stresses, the low quality of fodder and high prices of commercial feed. There is a need to explore and ... -
Assessing the influence of road infrastructure development on land value dynamics in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)There are demonstrable economic impacts of road infrastructure on land values (Negashi. et.al, 2022; Herrera. et.al, 2021; Shrestha, S. A., 2020; Song. et.al, 2019; Tideman. et.al, 2017). As such, these impacts have ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the levels of heavy metals and mineral salts contamination of community water sources along the Kiteezi landfill catchment, near Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-01)World over, especially in the developing nations, landfills are still the main alternative to containing large volumes of municipal wastes. However, the reducing urban space and increasing volumes of municipal solid waste ... -
Comparative assessment of the wastewater treatment efficiency and growth characteristics of Cyperus Papyrus and Colocasia Esculenta for wetland
(Makerere University, 2023-01-04)Extensive wetland loss recorded has been mainly attributed to agricultural and industrial expansion among other drivers. Studies regarding wetland plants such as papyrus and cocoyam have been done but analyzing the growth ... -
Assessing the effect of irrigation water management strategies on napier production
(Makerere University, 202-12)Complexity of crop responses to water has led to exploration of empirical crop production functions in yield estimations. There is paucity of information on Napier production response to different irrigation water management ... -
The structure, conduct and performance of briquettes market in greater Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The forest cover in Uganda has declined by 21.8% between 2000 and 2015 due to unsustainable use of energy mainly for heating and cooking which calls for an alternative cheaper source of biomass like briquettes. However, ... -
Association mapping for resistance to Turcicum leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum) in sorghum
(Makerere University, 2022-11-12)Turcicum Leaf Blight (TLB) disease, caused by a fungal pathogen Exserohilum turcicum is one of the major diseases affecting sorghum and maize in the warm and humid parts of the world including Uganda. TLB causes leaf ... -
Evaluating the implication of Hybrid Solar Energy electrification on people’s livelihood: A case of Bugala Island, Kalangala District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Global transitions to renewable energy are incrementally unfolding investment in energy infrastructure across all scales and in different communities. Given the limited access to clean energy in communities lacking hydro-power ... -
Genetic analysis of cassava mosaic disease resistance in a transgenic cassava brown streak disease resistance breeding population
(Makerere University, 2022-11-15)mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) are the most devastating diseases of cassava in eastern Africa. Development of cassava with dual resistance to CMD and CBSD is still a challenge. In an attempt ... -
Antibiotic residues in fresh and roasted chicken meat sold in Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)Increased demand in poultry meat has led to rear poultry in the shortest period of time with maximum output. This has resulted into increased use of antibiotics. Objectives: This study was designed to assess antibiotics ... -
Using photovoice technique for participatory assessment of peanut quality and safety along the value chain: a case of youth in Nwoya and Tororo districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)Youth participation in the agricultural sector in Uganda has declined in the last decades due to development of the private sector, poor economic, diversification and low productivity and profitability of subsistence ... -
Trace element concentrations in vegetables, drinking water and house dust as risk factors for incidences of respiratory and gastro-intestinal diseases among residents of Kilembe mine area, Kasese district
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Past copper mining activities in Kilembe led to piles of mine tailings in the catchment which are potential sources of trace metal contamination to the environment. This study was done to: (a) assess trace element ... -
The role of farmer learning platforms in enhancing smallholder farmer use of improved crop production technologies in Mityana District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)In the recent past, participatory extension approaches have been credited for improving access and use of agricultural technologies. Farmer Learning Platform (FLP) is a participatory extension approach, where selected ... -
Diversity of Anurans in forests with different management histories in Gomba District Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-24)Understanding the influence of management histories on biodiversity can inform sustainable management practices. However, few studies examine the response of anurans (toads and frogs) to management histories such as ... -
Preservation of Chayote (Sechium edule L) using different drying methods
(2022-12-21)Chayote (Sechium edule L) has a high moisture content range from (87-95%) resulting in a short-shelf life and high postharvest losses. Reduction of moisture content post-harvest can prolong its shelf life. This study aimed ... -
Development of a Mix-kneader for Bar Soap Production
(2023-01-09)Drying neat soap is one of the key steps in the process of manufacturing bar soap. Currently, small and medium-scale local processors in Uganda rely entirely on tarpaulins and buckets to dry neat soap. These methods are ...