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Fruit traits associated with resistance to fruit pests of hot pepper in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Hot pepper (Capsicum spp) is an important economic crop for small-scale farmers. However, its production and profitability is hindered by infestations of fruit flies and the invasive false coddling moth (FCM). These fruit ...
Response of improved soybean varieties to different phosphorus rates
(Makerere University, 2021-07-01)
In Uganda, soybean varieties, Maksoy 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, and lately 6N were bred to address yield and disease resistance gaps. These varieties have become popular among commercial and smallholder farmers. Unfortunately, ...
Influence of access to markets on investment in soil fertility management and conservation among potato farmers in the highlands of south-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major staple food crop and a source of household income in Eastern Africa, particularly the highland areas. Potato production systems are characterized by a spiral of nutrient depletion, ...
Performance of interspecific derivatives of Arachis species in Uganda and identification of quantitative trait loci associated with resistance to groundnut rosette and late leaf spot
(Makerere University, 2021-05-17)
The study was conducted to determine the usefulness of interspecific derivatives of Arachis from Advanced backcross lines and chromosome segment substitution lines derived from four different wild species. The objectives ...
Determinants of credit utilization among Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOS) members in Soroti district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Microcredit is espoused to play an important role in national growth and rural development, yet its uptake by rural farmers has remained low. This study was carried out in Soroti District of Uganda to determine factors ...
Economic evaluation of legume-finger millet rotations in Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2021)
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is among the major food crops in Uganda but due to population pressure on land, soils have become exhausted leading to low productivity of millet. Legume-based soil fertility management ...
Influence of access to markets on investment in soil fertility management and conservation among potato farmers in the highlands of South-Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major staple food crop and a source of household income in Eastern Africa, particularly the highland areas. Potato production systems are characterized by a spiral of nutrient depletion, ...
Combined inorganic and organic potassium inputs to mitigate fusarium wilt disease in potted apple bananas
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Banana is a source of livelihood for smallholder poor rural farming communities in Uganda. Many banana cultivars are grown in Uganda. Apple banana is the most preferred dessert cultivar because of its short sweet compact ...
Participatory land use governance and livelihoods in Awoja Watershed, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05)
This study examined the ways in which participation of local people in managing natural resources as an adaptation strategy affects the livelihoods of communities in Awoja watershed in Eastern Uganda. Specifically, the ...
Identification and characterization of cassava mosaic begomovirus-like viruses associated with non-cassava plants in Kenya
(Makerere University, 2021)
Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) is one of the major viral crop diseases in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In Kenya, CMD is caused by four cassava mosaic begomovirus (CMB) species namely East African cassava mosaic virus (EACMV), ...