• Evaluation of the reaction of elite cassava genotypes to cassava brown streak disease at the national crops resources research institute, Uganda. 

  Kiiza, Ronald (Makerere University, 2021-02-05)

  Cassava brown streak disease continues to be a major constraint to cassava production in East Africa, causing up to 100% yield loss. Disease resistance is be the most effective way of managing this disease. The main objective ...

• Evaluating the In vitro performance of sweetpotato varieties with varying reverting potentials from virus infections 

  Wabyona, Suzan (Makerere University, 2021-02-04)

  The productivity of sweetpotato is largely constrained by virus infections. A resistance mechanism through reversion from virus infections can be exploited by rapidly micropropagating sweetpotato varieties with reversion ...

• Assessing profitability of chicken marketing for traders in selected markets of Kampala 

  Kirya, Elvis Matthew (Makerere University, 2021-02-05)

  Chicken are the most commonly traded and consumed type of poultry in Uganda. The demand for chicken is also projected to increase with an increase in population. It is therefore important to examine the market for the ...

• Factors that limit positive impacts of ecotourism on the local communities living around Mt. Elgon National Park 

  Kiprotich, Elijah (Makerere University, 2021-02)

  Ecotourism has presented opportunities for spreading and maximizing socioeconomic benefits sustainably in villages, remote areas and communities living adjacent to National Parks. However, this is only possible when ...

• Effectiveness of biological pesticides in control of soybean rust 

  Fatina, Abdul (Makerere University, 2021)

  Soybean rust is a major disease limiting soybean production in many areas of the world. Previous studies and farmers have used chemical fungicides such as Mancozeb to control the disease, however, this is only effective ...

• Assessing the Farmer's attitudes towards adoption of organic farming techniques in Wakiso district 

  Kyokuzarwa, Ameria, (Makerere University, 2021-01-04)

  Organic farming refers to a management system that emphasizes the use of fertilizers of organic origin and it‟s a better alternative for mitigating environmental degradation and climate change.Assessing ...

• Assessing the level of vegetation recovery on the restored oil drilled sites in Murchison falls national park in Uganda 

  Kemigisha, Phionah (Makerere University, 2020-12-05)

  The increased global demand for energy has amplified the risks to biodiversity conservation from oil and gas exploration, development, and production projects in different parts of the world. Oil and gas exploration in ...

• Development and performance evaluation of briquettes made from a mixture of sugarcane bagasse and corn cobs 

  Atim, Mega (Makerere University, 2021)

  The quest for alternative energy sources is gradually shifting from natural fossil fuel to alternative bio-resources especially agricultural waste products due to their reduced pollution risk and sustainability. The ...

• Performance of the progenies of the cross between Erudurudu red and Serenut 3 red (advanced lines of Arachis hypogea l.) for broad spectrum disease resistance and yielding potential in Uganda. 

  Iko, Penina (Makerere University, 2021-02-17)

  The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of the progenies of the cross between Serenut 3R and Erudurudu Red for yield, and tolerance to groundnut rosette virus disease and groundnut leaf spot diseases (early ...

• Characterisation of Aroma and Yield Traits in F2 Rice Populations 

  Adong, Loyce (Makerere University, 2021)

  Aromatic rice varieties are regarded as the high-quality types in the market especially the supa local rice grown in Uganda and the basmati rice imported from India. Both rice varieties fetch a higher price in the market ...

• Effect of the activity of black soldier fly larvae on the quality of compost produced from different organic waste sources at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute 

  Ssenabulya, Ali (Makerere University, 2021)

  With increased waste accumulation in urban areas as population increases exponentially, over 90% of the waste is attributed to organic origins. Organic wastes can be utilized to address the declining soil fertility for ...

• Effect of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Compost and NPK Fertilizer on the Growth and Yield Components of Hybrid Maize 

  Kisoma, Daudi (Makerere University, 2021)

  Organic wastes from decomposing plant remains collected from domestic places contain both macro and micro elements that are crucial in normal plant growth and development. Improved soil productivity has been observed in ...

• Factors influencing the adoption of value addition in banana among smallholder farmers in Ruhumuro sub county, Bushenyi district, Uganda 

  Natukwatsa, Prossy (Makerere University, 2021)

  Banana value addition caters for the increased banana production, price increase, postharvest losses as well as creating employment to the farmers. Value addition to banana transforms its original form to a more valuable ...

• Occurrence and Virulence of Rice Yellow Mottle Virus in Lowland Rice Growing Areas of Uganda 

  Tumusiime, Ben (Makerere University, 2021)

  Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) continue to be the most important viral disease causing 20-100% yield loss on farmers’ rice fields. This study was carried out to contribute towards identification of RYMV isolates for ...

• UNDERSTANDING THE SPATIO-TEMPORAL VARIATION OF BROWSE FORAGE IN KARAMOJA 

  BENON, NABAASA BAGUMA (MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2021-03-03)

  ABSTRACT In the North Eastern Karamoja region of Uganda like elsewhere on the continent, livestock entirely depend on free ranging for pasture, browse and water. Although the Karamojong have evolved a resilient robust ...

• Effect of plant spacing on yield of different soybean varieties 

  Byamugisha, Gideon (Makerere University, 2021)

  Seed is one of the most expensive inputs in soybean production. Therefore, with the increasing population limiting land available for agriculture, farmers should plant at optimum spacing level to maximize profits. Different ...

• Adherence and knowledge on feeding guidelines among HIV-positive mothers with infants aged 0-6 months in Iganga hospital 

  Lutti, Ntende (Makerere University, 2021)

  Background: Globally, 14.8 million children were HIV exposed in 2018, 50% of whom were living in sub-Saharan African countries (Slogrove et al., 2020). HIV-Exposed children have higher morbidity and mortality rates than ...

• Nutritional awareness among secondary schools students in Maganjo – Wakiso district 

  Kusemererwa, David Oren (Makerere University, 2021-01-19)

  Background: The age bracket of secondary school students is an important period of learning most of the behaviors including nutrition related behaviors as one gets independent. The emergence of under nutrition and over ...

• Grain Characteristics of Different Sorghum Lines 

  Ssemmanda, Annet Desire (Makerere University, 2021)

  Grain characteristics namely 1000-Kernel weight, bulk density, color, tannin content and endosperm texture of three different lines of lines developed by the MaRCCI sorghum breeding program were tested. The three lines are ...

• Diversity and compliance of fortified oils and flours with national quality standards 

  Amutuheire, Fortunate (Makerere University, 2021)

  Food fortification is a strategy used in the prevention and management of micronutrient deficiencies because it aims at increasing essential minerals and vitamins intake in frequently consumed processed foods like edible ...

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