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Genetic diversity and genotype × environment interaction of advanced elite soybean genotypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)
Soybean is an important food and cash crop in Uganda. Despite its importance, soybean production is highly affected by ever-changing biotic and abiotic stresses. The main objective of this study was to enhance soybean ...
Cooperative membership and effect on profit efficiency of coffee farmers in Kirimiro Region, Burundi
(2019-10-24)
Before liberalization, the whole value chain of coffee was controlled by the government. Government of Burundi was managing all activities from production to marketing through the washing management societies. When the ...
Economic viability and acceptability of Sweetpotato silage based diet as pig feed by smallholder farmers in Uganda: a case of Kamuli and Masaka districts
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
This study assessed the economic viability and acceptability of sweetpotato silage-based diet as pig feed by smallholder farmers in Uganda. This was achieved by first conducting a baseline survey to estimate sweetpotato ...
Distribution of bean leaf beetles and associated yield losses in Uganda
(2019-11)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) is the most important and most widely grown legume crop for food and incomes of smallholder farmers in Uganda. However, its production is constrained by many factors including bean leaf ...
Cooperative membership and effect on profit efficiency of coffee farmers in Kirimiro Region, Burundi
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
Before liberalization, the whole value chain of coffee was controlled by the government. Government of Burundi was managing all activities from production to marketing through the washing management societies. When the ...
Pathogenic and genetic diversity of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv.Manihotis in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09-05)
Cassava bacterial blight (CBB), caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. manihotis, is the most destructive bacterial disease of cassava owing to its negative effects on yield and quality of planting materials. Thus, in order ...
Resistance spectrum to anthracnose disease and the genetic effect of pyramided genes on yield in common bean
(Makerere Uniersity, 2019)
Bean anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum lindemuthianum (Sacc. et. Magn) Lams. Scrib., is one of the most widespread and economically important fungal diseases of the common bean. The pathogen possesses a high genetic ...
Genetics of Cowpea resistance to Bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus Fab.)
(2019-01-01)
Cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) is an important indigenous legume crop providing dietary protein, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and income to many people in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. However, its ...
Baseline assessment of water quality along Nakulabye stream
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
Nakulabye stream, a natural resource within the Nakulabye catchment, serves as a habitat for some aquatic organisms. It also serves as a source of drinking water for livestock and used for agricultural purposes such as ...
Effect of grafting and pruning on flowering and seed set in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
(2019-07-10)
Seed setting is a major constraint to cassava improvement. Some varieties set seed and others rarely set seed because they have poor flowering patterns. This limits inclusion of some would be elite genotypes in conventional ...