Browsing by Subject "Earthworms"
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Assessing the Impact of Habitat Conversion on Macro Invertebrates (Termites and Earthworms) by small holder Farming. A case study of selected farm lands in Awach Parish, Abim District.
(Makerere University, 2019-10-23)This study was aimed at assessing the impact of habitat conversion on macro invertebrates by small holder farming, a case study done from selected small holder farm lands in Awach parish, Abim district. The study approaches ... -
Earthworms (Eudrilus Eugeniae) as a potential source of proteins in poultry feeds
(Makerere University, 2019-09-19)The economic viability of Uganda’s poultry industry is undermined by the high cost of silver cyprinid, the commonly used protein ingredient in the feed. There is therefore need to explore alternative protein sources like ... -
Effect of Different Rates of Vermiwash on Rate of Growth and Yield of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
(Makerere University, 2019-10-01)The use of liquid bio fertilizers obtained by the action of earthworms on organic materials to improve the quality of crops and increase production while maintaining a healthy environment is significant to crop production. ... -
Effect of vinegar on earthworm counts, common bean growth and development in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)A large portion of Sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture is underperforming which is becoming a threat to poverty and hunger eradication. One of the main constraints of Africa’s agriculture is weeds that it hindering Africa ... -
Effects of Fungicides on Earthworms
(Makerere University, 2021-01-16)Fungicides use is one of the strategies to increase crop yields and production, minimizing postharvest losses and improving quality of harvest. These fungicides get in contact with nontarget organisms for example earthworms ... -
Effects of land management practices on soil macro fauna abundance and diversity
(Makerere University, 2019-08)A field experiment was conducted at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) situated in North Kyadondo Constituency, Wakiso district, central Uganda to evaluate the effect of land management ... -
The Impact of Land Cover on the Population Growth and Diversity of Earthworms at MUARIK, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)A field research was conducted at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) located in Kyadondo North, Wakiso district, central Uganda to determine the impact of land cover and method of ... -
Influence of tree species diversity on the diversity of earthworms in Mabira Forest Reserve
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Despite several efforts from researchers towards understanding the role of earthworms in various ecosystems, concepts like relationship between tree species diversity and earthworm diversity have been left out. This study ...