College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES): Recent submissions
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Current and future climatic suitability of Oil Palm in Burundi
(Makerere University, 2022)Palm Oil is an important commodity of global and regional importance. Burundi’s demand for cooking and industrial fat derived from palm oil has been steadily rising. Production at country level is expanding associated with ... -
Response of potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) to manipulation of row spacing, fertilizer use, and intercropping with beans
(Makerere University, 2022-12)South western Uganda is the leading potato producer contributing 60% of Uganda’s national potato production.The rapid population growth from 39 million in 2018 to 44million to date (2022)has greatly contributed to land ... -
Resistance to Cercospora Leaf spot disease and combining ability of selected Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) lines in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-01)Cercospora leaf spot disease is one of the major diseases affecting sesame production in Uganda causing yield losses of between 22-53%. This study was conducted to evaluate response of selected sesame genotypes to Cercospora ... -
Estimation of carbon stock and emissions from BAT plantations and Tobacco Barns in 2013 in Arua District
(Makerere University, 2022)The tobacco industry is associated with deforestation, land degradation, and desertification, including soil erosion, biodiversity loss, reduced soil fertility and productivity as well as social disruption, disruption of ... -
Effect of seed sources, seed tuber size and seed dressing on the performance of potato and late blight incidence in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Uganda has a high potential for potato production. However, very low yields are still obtained. This is primarily due to the quality of the potato seed used. The capacity of certified seed production is too low to satisfy ... -
Performance and stability of a bi-parental sweet potato population for storage root yield, dry matter, starch and sugar content
(Makerere University, 2019-11-15)Sweetpotato production and utilization has taken a new trend, as farmers look more into value addition for an increased income. This means that root quality traits such as starch and sugar content that received less attention ... -
An assessment of the hydrologic impacts of groundwater abstraction over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08-09)Groundwater is widely acknowledged to be an important source of drinking water in Sub-Saharan Africa and plays a critical role in the recognition of human rights to water. Uganda is currently experiencing growing pressure ... -
Market participation and profitability of maize production by smallholder farmers in Masindi and Hoima Districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Maize production is a strategic enterprise in Uganda because of its increasing contribution to household incomes, foreign exchange and food security. The crop is increasingly becoming a staple food for many people especially ... -
Assessing levels of E-coli and heavy metals in green vegetables grown in the Nakivubo wetlands
(Makerere University, 2021)Provision of adequate food for the increasing population is one of the major concerns of urban areas. In the case of Kampala city, urban agriculture is increasingly practiced in wetlands. Different studies have established ... -
Land suitability, agronomic performance and adoption of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan [L.] Millsp.) cultivation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Pigeonpea has been grown in Uganda for a very long time but it is not widely cultivated across the country. It is not known whether the non-pigeonpea growing areas are not suitable, or there are no suitable pigeonpea ... -
Performance and genomic prediction of Cassava brown streak disease response in selected Nigerian cassava germplasm
(Makerere University, 2022)Cassava mosaic geminiviruses (CMG) and Cassava brown streak virus (CBSV) cause the highest yield losses in Africa's cassava production. Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) in particular has been and continues to be a ... -
Effectiveness of Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags for preserving the quality and safety of whole and degermed maize flour
(Makerere University, 2022-11-10)The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of PICS and interwoven polypropylene bags in preserving the physicochemical, biochemical, safety and sensory characteristics of whole and degermed maize flour. Knowledge, ... -
Mechanisms of adaptation of low soil phosphorus tolerant common beans to water deficit
(Makerere University, Kampala, 2022-11-01)ABSTRACT Water deficit due to unreliable rainwater supply and soil phosphorus deficiency are by far the most prevalent abiotic stresses limiting common bean production in sub-Saharan Africa. Intervention into these ... -
Adaptation to climate change amongst small holder crop farmers in Wanale sub county – Mbale district
(Makerere university, 2022-10-20)Adaptation to climate change is a prerequisite for agricultural production to be a reliable source of livelihoods. This study examined the influence of climate change on crop-based livelihood activities and the adaptation ... -
Production Processes' Perforrmance Evaluation of Skyfat Tannery, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-30)The leather industry in Uganda contributes to the national economy in addition to environmental and waste management of the waste generated from the food processing industry by converting hides and skins into leather ... -
Awareness and perceptions of legal provisions on wetlands in Uganda
(2017)Wetland degradation is currently a major global environmental challenge. In Uganda, the situation is similar despite the country’s relatively long history of wetland policy and legislation. This study was carried out after ... -
Impact of oil and gas waste disposal on water and soil quality: A pilot study of Ngara & Bugungu waste consolidation sites in Buliisa District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Oil wastes from the exploration operations in the form of drilling muds, cuttings and chemicals contaminate the environment and threaten human health and ecosystems. The aim of this study was to assess the impacts of oil ... -
Stability and genetic diversity of cowpea elite lines in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Cowpea yields in farmers’ fields continue to be low because of multiple stresses exacerbated by adverse effects of climate change. Therefore, there is a need to develop new cowpea varieties that have combined resilience ... -
The implication of refugees on the economic, demographic and environmental aspects among the local communities in Lobule Sub County, Koboko District
(Makerere University, 2022-10-24)This study investigated demographic, economic and environmental effects of refugees on the local community of Lobule Sub County in Koboko District. A cross-sectional design was used and data were collected from a random ...