College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES): Recent submissions
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Soil Organic Carbon Thresholds and Nitrogen Management in Tropical Agroecosystems: Concepts and Prospects
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2013)Soil organic carbon (SOC) is a potential soil fertility indicator for regulating nitrogen application in tropical farming systems. However, there are limited studies that have discussed SOC thresholds above or below which ... -
Using DSSAT-CENTURY Model to Simulate Soil Organic Carbon Dynamics Under a Low-Input Maize Cropping System
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2014)Decline in Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) below the critical levels is one of the major indicators of soil fertility depletion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with the main causes being poor management practices coupled with low ... -
Assessing the spatio-temporal climate variability in semi-arid Karamoja sub-region in north-eastern Uganda
(Taylor & Francis (Routledge), 2014)Semi-arid areas show climatic variability on a spatio-temporal scale. There are few studies on the long-term trends and intensity of this variability from East Africa. We used National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration ... -
The importance of Ruzizi Congolese Plain, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo for the conservation of birds.
(Makerere University, 2013-09)In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), biodiversity components provide products and services that millions of people depend on for medicines, food, tourism, and ecosystem services. However, many bird species are found ... -
Determination of pollutant loads from selected urban streams and Nakivubo Channel, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2013-11)The study was carried out in Kampala City from November 2010 to May 2012 to determine pollutant loads of selected urban streams and the Nakivubo channel so that an effective monitoring program may be designed. The streams ... -
Effect of access to market of agricultural commodities on soil and water conservation investment in Sebei Sub Region, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013)Soil and water conservation (SWC) investments cannot be undertaken in isolation from development dimensions that frame the livelihood strategies of households in a specific area. A study was conducted in Kapchorwa and Bukwo ... -
Cotton pests and natural enemy interaction in Uganda: A basis for biosafety risk assessment.
(Makerere University, 2013-10)Cotton in Uganda is attacked by many insect pests causing yield losses of between 30 – 80%. The biggest losses are caused by members of Lepidoptera. Use of chemical insecticides have been by been used as an approach to ... -
Effectiveness of video as a tool in disseminating agricultural knowledge to farmers: A case study of rice farmers in Kamwenge and Lira Districts, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-10)Using video as a tool for disseminating agricultural information is just one among the many initiatives aimed at enhancing farmers’ access to and utilization of agricultural information. It is seen as a powerful means of ... -
The use of traditional medicine in primary health care amongst the local people around Buyiija forest Mpigi District Central - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012-08)This study was conducted in the parishes of Buyiija and Bongole which are close to Buyija forest reserve. The aim was to assess the contribution of traditional medicine in the primary health care of the rural population. ... -
Interaction of mutant loci opaque-2 and waxy on kernel quality and disease susceptibility in maize.
(Makerere University, 2012-09)Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important cereal in sub-Saharan Africa with more than 40% of the total production consumed directly as food and at least 50% used as raw material in industry. Nonetheless, maize grain is poor in ... -
The distribution and abundance of free-flying African Grey Parrots in Kampala District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-10)The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), a forest specialist, is threatened by the continued loss of forest cover in most of its main habitats. The pet trade is also a major threat on the wild populations of this ... -
Optimizing inoculation methods of pest-suppressing root-endophytic fungi for mass application in a commercial banana tissue culture
(Makerere University, 2013-10)Two in vivo studies were conducted at Namulonge, Uganda, to 1) To optimize inoculation methods, spore concentration, age of the plantlets and time of spore exposure facilitating the mass application and colonization of TC ... -
Inheritance of resistance to kernel infection by aspergillus flavus and to accumulation of aflatoxins in selected groundnut genotypes in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-02)Groundnut is prone to infestation by two closely related species of fungi, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. A. flavus is the most common specie in Africa and Asia, while A. parasiticus is predominant in ... -
Resistance of farmer preferred varieties and use of varietal mixtures to control angular leaf spot disease in common beans.
(Makerere University, 2013-11)In east Africa, angular leaf spot (ALS) disease of beans is one of the most important biotic constraint to common beans production. The disease is widely distributed across varying altitudes causing up to 70% yield losses ... -
Inheritannce and genotype by environment interaction of high Iron and zinc content in Rwandan and Ugandan common bean seed.
(Makerere University, 2013-12)Bio-fortification of beans can sustainably and substantially increase iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) in the diet, and so reduce ailments associated with their deficiencies. Despite the large consumption of beans in Rwanda and ... -
An assessment of meteorological drought occurrence and severity in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013)In the tropics, precipitation in the form of rainfall varies seasonally resulting into droughts and floods as extreme weather events that are causing great economic impact especially on agriculture and water resources. ... -
The potential of Makerere University heritage (1922-2011) resources for urban tourism development.
(2013-11)Urban tourism is enhancing revenues and conservation initiatives in most cities around the world. It has, however, not attracted much attention from researchers and the private sector in Uganda, leading to degradation of ... -
Phenotypic characterisation and starch profiles of the false banana (Ensete species) in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-07)Enset is a diploid (2n=18) species that phenotypically resembles a banana plant but the edible parts are formed by the pseudostem and the underground corm rather than by the fruit. Enset is an important staple crop for ... -
Sediment dispersion at the shore of Lake Victoria: A case study of Ggaba, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-10)This study assessed the sediment and nutrient loads from Ggaba into Lake Victoria, and investigated the vertical dispersion of sediments at the shore, and seasonal distribution of sediments and selected NPS nutrients at ... -
Tamarindus indica l genetic structure and niche ecology.
(Makerere University, 2010-12)Worldwide, tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) is an economically valued tree species. Nevertheless, research on tamarind has been minimal, its conservation status and even knowledge on its genetic structure and niche ecology ...