College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES): Recent submissions
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Inheritance of tolerance to seedling submergence in rice genotypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Normal growth of rice seedlings is affected when subjected to a prolonged period of submergence. The effects of submergence vary among different rice genotypes. This problem is more pronounced when fields are not well ... -
Analysis of spatial access to safe water by households in the Kampala Metropolitan region
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Several studies that have been conducted on safe water access in Uganda only looked at access to water in terms of cost and types of water sources and thus, little work has been documented on spatial access to safe water ... -
Fruit composition, storage stability, optimal drying conditions and flour characteristics for selected pumpkin varieties
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The three economically important species of pumpkin namely Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita moschata have many varieties. Pumpkin peel and flesh are key inter and intra specie distinguishing features but ... -
The potential use of beetroot (Beta vulgaris l.) Powder to complement dietary iron intake of adolescent school girls (10-19 years old)
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a problem among adolescent school girls (10-19 years) which, in addition to others also affects intellectual, learning capacity and eventual decline in academic performance. Beetroot (Beta ... -
Technical efficiency of layer chicken farmers in Kasese district
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Chicken production is becoming important in Uganda, especially in Kasese district. Various government programs and development agencies have prioritized chicken production as one of the enterprises that can lead to an ... -
Land use practices in Karamoja and their effects on the abundance and distribution of Wildlife (trees and mammals). A case study of Pian-Upe Wildlife Reserve.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The management of PUWR has been faced with a number of challenges that have directly or indirectly impacted on the abundance and distribution of wildlife. The research was carried out with the main objective of identifying ... -
Genetics of continuous storage root formation and bulking in sweetpotato
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This dissertation draws attention to the need to breed for “continuous storage root formation and bulking” (CSRFAB) in sweetpotato which is an important trait for many small scale farmers who practice sequential or piecemeal ... -
Towards effective gene pyramiding for disease resistance and trait selection in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(Makerere University, 2021-04-21)Major common bean fungal and viral diseases concurrently occur in farmer’s fields leading to complete crop failure when susceptible varieties are grown. Inherent genetic resistance is thus the cheapest source of resistance ... -
Landslide susceptibility mapping using weights of evidence model on the slopes of mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The slopes of Mount Elgon in Eastern Uganda have become a hotspot for landslide disasters. A GIS-based bivariate method, particularly the weight of evidence model which is a quantitative statistical method, was applied to ... -
Optimizing traditional processing and preservation techniques of cowpea leaves
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) leaves are have the potential of reducing malnutrition among the populations in sub-Saharan Africa and Uganda specifically. The leaves are rich in proteins, micronutrients such as vitamin A, ... -
The Role of Collective Action Groups of Small-Scale Tree Growers in Mubende And Kassanda Districts, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)There is a global increase in commercial small-scale tree farming. However, the sector continues to experience several challenges including high transaction costs, lack of adequate market information, difficulties in ... -
Climate Risk and Food Security among Indigenous Communities of Kanungu District, South western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Majority of Uganda’s population depends on rain-fed agriculture for sustenance. Despite this, approximately 30% of Uganda’s population is still food insecure. Unfortunately, the indigenous Batwa communities are not an ... -
Dynamics of wood value chains for smallholder tree farmers in Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2020-11-06)Wood supply deficit in Uganda is on the rise. However, efforts to address the wood supply deficit put emphasis on provision of input subsidies without due consideration of the entire wood value chain. Limited consideration ... -
Processing traits of potato varieties grown in Uganda for potential production of French fries
(Makerere University, 2021-04)In Uganda, annual potato production is estimated at 162,151 metric tons which puts the country in a strategic position to benefit from the regional growing demand for processed potato products such as French fries. However, ... -
Assessment of allocative efficiency of smallholder tea farmers: evidence from Kabale and Kanungu districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Smallholder productivity and efficiency still remain a paradox especially in perennial crops with past research presenting mixed results on allocative efficiency of smallholder farmers. The purpose of the study was to ... -
An assessment of pedo-hydrological characteristics at medium sized landslide sites in Manafwa catchment, mountain Elgon.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Landslide hazards are prevalent and continue to manifest seasonally on the slopes of Mountain Elgon, especially in the Manafwa catchment. While their occurrence has attracted several studies, limited attention has been ... -
The genetics of farmer preferred sorghum traits in south western highlands of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is a staple food and commercial crop for over 95% of the households in the highlands of southwestern Uganda. However, the farmer based selection traits for sorghum in the zone have not ... -
Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus lam) a potential Source of pectin
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Jackfruit is widely cultivated in tropical areas. The fruit is mainly grown and consumed fresh. Approximately 65% of jackfruit is inedible and this part is commonly fed to animals or discarded. However, jackfruit waste ... -
Impact of Human Activities and Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Diversity and Distribution of Large Mammal Species in Nimule National Park, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2020-03)Globally, large mammals are increasingly faced with anthropogenic disturbances threatening the sustainability of the ecosystem services derived from them. Changes in land use cover are also a major function of anthropogenic ... -
Water Accessibility and Health of Refugee Communities in Rhino Refugee Settlement in Arua District- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11-10)Water supplies must be both safe and acceptable to users, although quantity may take precedent over quality in terms of delivering a wide range of health benefits, including those that are mostly linked to hygiene. This ...