Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Issue Date "2019-08"
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Factors affecting cocoyam production in Mityana district
(2019-08)Cocoyam (Colocasia and Xanthosoma spp) are one of the world’s most ancient food crops, whose central role in agriculture and food cultures is an aspect that can’t just be taken for granted. Since time immemorial, Cocoyam ... -
Factors that influence tourists’ preferences for crafts: A case study of East African Craft Village, Buganda Road
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The problem this study examined was that, although tourists have been buying crafts from East African Craft Village, little is known about the tourist’s preferences for crafts. This is due to limited research focus on the ... -
Growth and yield response of cowpea to rhizobium inoculation and phosphorus fertilizer application
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The field experiment was carried out at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute, Kabanyolo (MUARIK) in Wakiso district, Uganda to evaluate the growth and yield response of cowpea to rhizobium inoculation and ... -
Growth and yield response of cowpea to rhizobium inoculation and phosphorus fertilizer application
(Makerere university, 2019-08)The field experiment was carried out at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute, Kabanyolo (MUARIK) in Wakiso district, Uganda to evaluate the growth and yield response of cowpea to rhizobium inoculation and ... -
Identification of improved cassava varieties for early bulking appropriate for planting on tropical soils
(2019-08)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple root crop grown in the tropical and other climates of Uganda. Cassava is an important storage root crop with largely undiscovered and potentially valuable crop variability ... -
Impact of aging on quality of sewage sludge from lubigi sewage treatment plant
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The global goal regarding sanitation aims at ensuring availability of adequate sanitation for everyone and increase the proportion of treated wastewater and safe reuse. Wastewater treatment produces sludge as a residue of ... -
Impacts of Agricultural Land Use on Crater Lake Water: A Comparison between Lake Nkuruba and Saka in Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2019-08)ABSTRACT Most freshwater lakes in developing countries are experiencing a challenge of impaired water quality and ecological imbalances originating from human activities. Land use for agriculture has been suggested as a ... -
The influence of Tourism e-marketing strategies on destination promotion. A case study of companies in Kampala city.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)Tour operator’s business needs effective e-marketing strategies to ensure that local tourism business is competitive in the e-market place and help destination management organization to understand where e-marketing actions ... -
Land suitability evaluation for maize in Alakara mixed farm, Kaberamaido district, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)A detailed study was conducted in Alakara mixed farm, Eastern Uganda, triggered by the pressure on the available agricultural land resulting from the low and declining soil fertility that led to low and declining yields. ... -
Local peoples’ perceptions on priority tree species for charcoal production in Kakooge Sub-County in Nakasongola District.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)This research dealt with the local people`s perception on priority tree species for charcoal production. Charcoal production is carried out as supplementary activity (37%). The objectives of the study were to assess the ... -
Physical activity and associated factors among type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients (Aged ≥20 Years) Attending Care at Kiruddu Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an illness of epidemic proportions affecting about 425 million adults worldwide, and 1.5% adults in Uganda. Physical inactivity is a risk factor of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) ... -
Response of growth and yield components of sweet pepper to different phosphorus application rates under screen house conditions in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Intensive agriculture is a farming system characterized by a lot use of input, causing a harm and stress on the environment, as well as high prices of inorganic fertilizers discouraged some farmers in Uganda to apply ... -
Sanitation facilities in public places: A case study of Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)The study aimed at generating information on the state of sanitation facilities at public places within Wakiso town council as to generate knowledge on the dangers associated with using public restrooms. The research was ... -
Screening of selected Soybean genotypes for resistance to the Adzuki bean bruchids (Callosobruchus chinensis L.)
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Soybean as a legume is important for nutritional benefits (high protein and oil content), animal feed and soil fertility improvement. Despite its importance, it is constrained by storage pests such as bruchids for example ... -
Soil quality assessement for land use suitability at Karugwa Mixed Farm
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Soil degradation especially through nutrient mining is widespread and alarming in most parts of Uganda, although little attention has been paid to this problem. This study was aimed at pre-soil status evaluation prior to ... -
Soil quality assessment for land use suitability at Karugwa mixed farm
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Soil degradation especially through nutrient mining is widespread and alarming in most parts of Uganda, although little attention has been paid to this problem. This study was aimed at pre-soil status evaluation prior to ... -
Soil quality assessment for land use suitability at Karugwa mixed farm
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Soil degradation especially through nutrient mining is widespread and alarming in most parts of Uganda, although little attention has been paid to this problem. This study was aimed at pre-soil status evaluation prior to ... -
A study of factors that motivate school groups to visit Murchison Falls National Park and the experiences gained during the trip
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This report was based on topic the study of factor that motivate school groups to visit Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) and the experiences gained during the trip. The objectives of the study are to profile school ... -
Tourism potential of Lake Wamala in Mityana district
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The initial step to understanding the potentiality of any tourist attraction involves knowing the various tourism products and activities, , benefits from the tourist attraction and the constraints and therefore, this study ... -
Utilization and management of wetlands by local communities around Nyaruzinga in Bushenyi District
(2019-08)Uganda is endowed with exceptional wetlands resources ranging from lake systems and river floodplains. All the wetlands are potentially suitable for agriculture because of having plenty of water and high soil fertility; ...