Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Diversity"
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Colonization of native tree species beneath a teak plantation adjacent to Budongo forest in western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-18)The hypothesis that exotic tree plantations foster the regeneration of native woody species was tested through a study of tree species diversity, composition, and functional traits of native trees colonizing the Nyakafunjo ... -
Diversity and compliance of fortified oils and flours with national quality standards
(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 ... -
Diversity and control of invasive plant species: a case study of Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC)
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Alien plant species distribution and population may be affected by topography, soils and climate change. In this study we aimed to examine the distribution of invasive alien species diversity, richness and evenness in ... -
Diversity of medicinal plants traded in markets within and around Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2019-08)An ethnobotanical study about medicinal plant species was carried out in markets within and around Kampala City with a view to understanding the diversity of plants and plant parts sold. . Data was obtained through interviews ... -
Effects of Land Management Practices on Soil Macrofauna Abundance and Diversity
(Makerere University, 2019-08-27)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 ... -
Forest succession in former sawmill site in Budongo Central Forest Reserve in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-07)Logging is the major form of disturbance that has continued to be a threat to natural forest ecosystems over the years. With the fact that logged areas can actually recover over time through succession, it is necessary to ... -
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 ... -
The impacts of paper mulberry, Broussonetia papyrifera (L) Vent on tree species regeneration and diversity in Mabira forest, central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01-11)This study focused on impacts of B. papyrifera on regeneration, diversity and richness in the moderately and heavily invaded compartments that is to say Sango and Bugule respectively in Mabira Central Forest Reserve. Tree ... -
The influence of agricultural land use types on insect pollinators diversity and abundance in Seeta, Namuganga dub county,Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2021-03-05)In Uganda, various cropping systems dominate the rural landscape. The consequences of the different cropping systems for insect pollinator diversity is not well known and yet it is important in land use planning that aims ...