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Validation of high-throughput phenotyping tools for selection in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) breeding
(Makerere University, 2021-10)
Phenotyping is an important aspect of plant breeding. It is essential in conventional and molecular breeding programs alike. Plant breeding is a game of numbers and breeding programs usually deal with very large numbers ...
Genetic analysis of resistance to blast disease (Magnaporthe oryzae) among local resistant rice varieties in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Rice blast caused by Magnaporthe oryzae is one of the most serious diseases that jeopardize rice production in Uganda. In fact, it causes up to 100% yield loss in severe cases. In order to overcome the effect of this ...
Abundance and diversity of tomato rhizosphere microbes in different land uses and their effect on bacterial wilt disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-26)
Agricultural production is associated with changes in microbial diversity. This often leads to
microbial unevenness and multiplication of soil borne diseases such as wilts, which are tedious to
control and trend managed ...
Spatio-temporal dynamics of forest cover and its impact on streamflow in River Muzizi Catchment, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12-21)
Despite the linkage between forests and river water flow, the relationship between the two does not make unanimity. This is partly because their interaction is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to ...
The role of host plants, temperature and natural enemies in the development, survival and reproduction of edible grasshopper Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae)
(Makerere University, 2021-12-13)
The edible long-horned grasshopper (Ruspolia differens Serville) is a very important source of food and income in East Africa. However, the insect is currently obtained from seasonally swarming wild populations which are ...
Drivers of innovation in agro-based and non-agrobased small and medium enterprises in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)
Sustainable contribution of SMEs to economic development in Uganda is hampered by their low rate of survival. Innovation is generally seen as one of the most important drivers of SME growth. Thus understanding innovative ...
Assessment of the factors influencing improved potato varietal choice and change in the South Western Highland Agroecological zone of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
This study sought to assess the factors influencing improved potato varietal choice in south western highland agro-ecological zone of Uganda.The study examined the drivers of potato varietal choice and varietal change using ...
Soil carbon dioxide emissions in a cereal cropping system under nitrogen application in an inland valley wetland in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Utilization of inland valley wetlands for agriculture is on the increase, in effect threatening the values associated with an intact wetland ecology. Moreover, it has become inevitable that some form of agriculture must ...
Increasing shelf-life of rhizobium inoculants and efficacy of elite rhizobium strains of soybean
(Makerere University, 2021-11-18)
Legumes integrated in farming systems contribute to improved soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation. Therefore, rhizobia inoculant quality and strain effectiveness become central considerations. Elite rhizobia ...
Environmental and socio-economic impacts of large dams on men and women
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
This study focused on establishing the socio-economic and environmental impacts of Bujagali Hydropower project on local men and women living around the dam before and after its establishment. The specific objectives were ...