Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Fertilizers"
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The effect of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (NPK) fertilizer on nutrient uptake and yield of soybean (Glycine max (l.) Merr.)
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Soya bean is an important oil crop, protein source and a cake after pressing out the oil is widely used as a component of livestock feed. Despite the growth in the livestock sector implying increased demand for feed, ... -
Effect of plant-beneficial microbes and fertilizers on the vigor of potato seedlings (Solanum tuberosum. L) obtained from True Potato Seeds.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-21)Use of True Potato Seeds is hampered by the non-uniform germination of seeds and the low vigor of the resulting seedlings. Integrated use of plant-beneficial microbes and fertilizers is an effective way to solve the ... -
Effects of Phosphorus and Nitrogen Fertilizers on the Growth and Yield of Phaseolus Vulgaris on Degraded Soils in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08-21)Phaseolus vulgaris L., also known as the common bean, is a major grain legume consumed worldwide for its edible seeds, pods and serves as a major protein source for the poor. However, its production is limited by low ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge gaps on fertilizer use among farmers and fertilizer dealers in Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2019)Sustainable fertilizer use by smallholder farmers in Uganda has been hindered by limited farmers’ knowledge and skills on fertilizer use. This is further aggravated by poorly developed agricultural extension system within ...