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Genetic potential of cowpea breeding populations for grain yield and agronomic traits improvement in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Cowpea yields are low due to the use of varieties that are susceptible to multiple biotic stresses such a scab and virus, and insect pests especially thrips infestations. In order to develop cultivars with a wide range of ...
Influence of Distance from wetland borders on prevalence of insect pests and natural enemies in Maize-Soybean cropping system in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-09-08)
There has been widespread alteration and simplification of ecosystems, which has affected
biodiversity and natural biological pest regulation. Some studies have shown that naturalix
biological pest suppression can be ...
Inheritance of resistance to sclerotium root rot (Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.) in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Sclerotium root rot caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. is one of the major soil-borne diseases of common bean in Uganda and many other countries. The disease is very aggressive causing pre-emergence damping off. It affects ...
Towards effective gene pyramiding for disease resistance and trait selection in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(Makerere University, 2021-04-21)
Major common bean fungal and viral diseases concurrently occur in farmer’s fields leading to complete crop failure when susceptible varieties are grown. Inherent genetic resistance is thus the cheapest source of resistance ...
Farmers' perceptions and willingness to pay for healthy tomato seedlings in Lake Victoria crescent agro-ecological zone, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Tomato growing is economically important among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and Uganda in particular. Planting tomato is either by direct seeding or using previously raised seedlings. However, tomato production ...
Phenotypic characterization and genotype by environment interaction of selected rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes for cold tolerance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Rice is adversely affected by cold stress and which is a common problem in the highland areas of central East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, northeast Tanzania, and Kenya) and Madagascar. Cold stress is known to cause 26% to 80% ...
Evaluation of potato (Solanum tuberosum, L.) genotypes for adaptability in Mt Elgon Region
(Makerere University, 2020-10)
Potato (Solanum tuberosam L.) is among the most important crops in the world. Potato in Uganda is mainly produced in the highland areas of Kabale and Kisoro in southwestern and Bugisu and Sebei areas on the slopes of Mt ...
Genetics of continuous storage root formation and bulking in sweetpotato
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
This dissertation draws attention to the need to breed for “continuous storage root formation and bulking” (CSRFAB) in sweetpotato which is an important trait for many small scale farmers who practice sequential or piecemeal ...
Technical efficiency of layer chicken farmers in Kasese district
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
Chicken production is becoming important in Uganda, especially in Kasese district. Various
government programs and development agencies have prioritized chicken production as one of
the enterprises that can lead to an ...
Assessing the implications of rural livelihood diversification on food security around the protected area of Kibale National Park in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-24)
Food security is probably the most important development challenge and survival concern for humankind. Despite gradual economic growth in Uganda, Western Uganda has continued to register food insecurity concerns and little ...