College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES): Recent submissions
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Optimizing the processing conditions and formulation of a banana-vegetables instant soup flour
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Banana experiences high post-harvest losses of up to 45% and yet the fruit’s nutritional composition is insufficient to favor key products development targeting sensitive age groups such as children below 59 months and ... -
Assessment of the success of active forest restoration in Mount Elgon National Park, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Globally, active forest restoration involving the planting of native tree species has been used to reverse tropical forest degradation. Despite the substantial costs ($ 2500 per ha) in active forest restoration, there is ... -
An evaluation of cross-infection of Botryosphaeria isolates among tree species used for agroforestry and plantations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)Fungi in the Botryosphaeriaceae family are known to cause disease on many plant species. Evidence of cross-infection of tree species by this group of fungi is limited. The main aim of the study was to evaluate cross-infection ... -
Household’s willingness to pay for improved solid waste collection services in Mukono Municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Waste management still remains a big challenge in most urban cities in Uganda. The study sought to investigate the household’s willingness to pay (WTP) for improved solid waste collection services in Mukono municipality ... -
Tree Growing and Diversity on Farm Landscapes in Buwalasi Sub-County, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-10-26)In Uganda, there are many interventions aimed at promoting tree planting in farmed landscapes. However, the level of success of these interventions is not consonant with efforts. This may be a consequence of the promoters’ ... -
Land use/cover changes and carbon stock assessment in Mukura sub-county Ngora district, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12-01)Like other countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa, Uganda and Mukura in particular are not an exception to land use/cover changes from bush land to farm land. Mukura subcounty in Eastern Uganda is one of the areas where ... -
Evaluation of Metarhizium anisopliae for integrated management of termite infestation on farmed lands
(Makerere University, 2020-12)This study evaluated the use Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) for integrated management of pestiferous termites attacking Grevillea robusta trees in farm land. Aspects of the fungus assessed were persistence; optimum ... -
Dynamics of historical and projected future drought and its impact on Robusta coffee productivity in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Drought monitoring and early warning are crucial elements that affect drought sensitive sectors such as crop production. The overall aim of the study was to characterize historical and future drought and establish its ... -
Implications of Uganda Forestry Policy 2001 reform on forest land tenure security and livelihoods
(Makerere University, 2021)Sustainable forest management involves a system that is ecologically sound, economically viable and socially responsible and requires good understanding and knowledge of community dynamics, forest land tenure regimes and ... -
Site suitability mapping of earth dams in Uganda’s cattle corridor: A case study of Nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2020-12-18)In Uganda, water scarcity is a major challenge faced by livestock farmers. Over the last 10 years, climate change has further worsened the situation and jeopardized livestock owners’ livelihoods (Barihaihi, 2010). Uganda’s ... -
ASSESSMENT OF SITE SUITABILITY FOR CAGE FISH FARMING IN SELECTED BAYS OF LAKE VICTORIA, UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Cage culture is considered an alternative to increasing fish production that can provide employment, income and food. However, its unplanned expansion could result in negative environmental and social impacts. This study ... -
Socio-cultural factors influencing farmer use of tissue culture banana seed in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Banana, a major food and income security crop in Uganda is severely threatened by the Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) disease. Use of disease-free planting material such as tissue culture (TC) banana is a key intervention ... -
Assessing the resilience of persons with disabilities in landslide prone areas: a case of Bushika sub county, Bududa district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The resilience of Persons with disabilities (PwDs) in landslide-prone areas is not well understood and yet this information is vital in reducing risks through building resilience in the disaster-prone areas. Resilience ... -
A genetic analysis of banana resistance to weevils (cosmopolites Sordidus germar)
(Makerere University, 2021-04-20)Banana weevils (Cosmopolites sordidus Germar) are a very important pest contributing to the decline in banana production of up to 50% - 100% after the 3rdratoon cycle. East African highland cooking bananas are an important ... -
The role of social capital in social protection intervention to enhance household resilience to livelihood shocks in Eastern Ethiopia
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Social Safety Net interventions are common interventions by governments and non-government organizations in addressing crises of food shortages and disasters in African countries. These interventions however hardly take ... -
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 ... -
Distribution and abundance of the Shoebill, Balaeniceps Rex in two contrasting wetlands on the shores of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2020-11-12)The Shoebill, Balaeniceps rex, a vulnerable bird species on the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red Data List is known to have a declining population all over its range in Africa with about 3300-5300 ... -
Political Ecology of Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) Conservation, Use and Management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Shea nut trees play an important role in enhancing the livelihoods of the people in northern Uganda. Because of the conservation challenges and complexity in access and use of the shea butter tree it is prudent to use ... -
Assessment of Meteorological and Streamflow Drought Characteristics in Agago Sub-Catchment, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-15)A sound understanding of the characteristics and interactions between meteorological and streamflow drought patterns is vital for drought early warning. This study assessed meteorological and streamflow drought characteristics ... -
Landuse/cover change and its impact on Carbon Stocks in Sezibwa River micro-catchment, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-19)Significant land use/cover changes have been reported in the central region of Uganda. The land cover changes involve conversion of forests and grasslands as well as wetlands into agricultural lands in order to meet the ...