Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Issue Date "2018-08"
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Assessing wetland use and communities’ perceptions on wetland degradation: A case study of Kashambya wetland in Kabale District, Uganda
(2018-08)The study was concerned with wetland use and community perceptions on wetland degradation. A case study of Kashambya wetland carried out in Kabale district (Uganda). It comprised 80 respondents from different villages ... -
Assessment of Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Self-reported practices of food handlers in a selected hotel in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The main aim of this study was to examine the food safety knowledge, attitudes and self-reported practices of food handlers in hotels in Uganda. A cross section study design was conducted to gather information regarding ... -
Community based tourism a tool for socio-economic development in Budadiri County: A case study of Busulani Sub-county
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Community-Based Tourism is taking place in the world as an approach to traditional tourism especially in developing countries. This form of tourism allows for greater contact with the local community and for the tourist ... -
Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change in Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Because of high speed at which climate change is happening, most households especially in farming communities are very vulnerable to climate change and its impacts. Therefore, there is need to reduce the vulnerability of ... -
Diversity of storage insect pests of maize along the maize value chain in three districts of West Nile agro-ecological zone
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Maize (Zea mays L.) is a critical food and nutrition and livelihood crop in Uganda, particularly in West Nile sub-region. Despite its importance, its production is still low in West Nile sub- region. Post-harvest losses ... -
Effect of storage time and temperature on composition of raw bovine milk
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The dairy industry in Uganda is often challenged with handling the perishable dairy products especially fluid raw milk. This implies that a cold chain is necessary at all stages of production. This study aimed at ... -
Effect of tobacco production and household subsistence use on tree species composition and abundance: A case study of Savanna woodlands in Kuluba Subcounty, Koboko District
(2018-08)Savanna woodlands are important in providing both ecological and economic services that sustain local livelihoods. This dependence on woodland resources coupled with pressure from other external factors hinder sustainable ... -
Effects of selected inorganic insecticides and plant extracts on the management of flea beetles on a leafy hibiscus vegetable (“Malakwang”)
(Makerere University, 2018-08)“Malakwang” is one of indigenous vegetable grown in Northern and Eastern parts of Uganda. However, during the vegetative growth the flea beetles (Podagrica spp.) heavily attack the leaves of the plant and cause more than ... -
Evaluating the nutritive value of sorghum Stover, with graded levels of Rhodes grass hay
(Makerere University, 2018-08)This study was conducted to assess the nutritive value of the sorghum Stover when mixed with a less fibrous Chloris gayana, which is also highly abundant in the Uganda. Dairy farmers often suffer from scarcity of the ... -
Factors influencing the marketing of maize in Nambieso Subcounty, Apac District
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Agricultural marketing is the main driving force for economic development in Uganda and has a guiding and stimulating impact on production and distribution of agricultural produce. Maize is one of the major crops grown ... -
The impact of animal grazing on properties of Busitema Forest,Busia district
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The impact of animal grazing on the selected soil physical and chemical properties such as soil texture, Bulk density, soil organic matter, available phosphorus, Total nitrogen and soil pH were studied at Bustema forest ... -
The impact of armyworm on maize farmers in Mbulamuti Sub-County Kamuli District.
(Makerere University., 2018-08)The aim of this study was to examine the impact of armyworm on maize farmers in Mbulamuti Subcounty Kamuli district. Well-designed questionnaires were used to collect data from 40 maize farmers who suffered from army worm ... -
Impact of soil erosion on the physicochemical properties and productivity of the soil in Wanale Sub-county, Mbale District
(Makerere University, 2018-08)It is estimated that worldwide about 80% of the current degradation on agricultural land is caused by soil erosion and in Uganda, 66 of the 112 districts are exposed to an overall mean erosion risk rate >1 tha−1y−1. Soil ... -
The influence of diameter on resin yield from Pinus Caribaea at kikonda forest reserve kyankwanzi district
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Non- timber forest products obtained from both natural and planted forests can contribute significantly to poverty alleviation through income generation and employment opportunities. Planted forests are mainly composed of ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of bushera producers towards the physiochemical attributes and packaging of bushera.
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The purpose of this research study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Bushera processors towards the physicochemical attributes of Bushera and its packaging. This was achieved by use of questionnaires ... -
Prospects of adopting biogas technologies among the livestock farmers in Tororo District.
(Makerere University., 2018-08)Uganda‟s population depends on charcoal and wood as the main sources of energy for cooking. This has contributed greatly to the rapid depletion of the country‟s forest cover from 25% of the country‟s land area in 1990 to ... -
Provision of transport services in protected areas in Uganda: evidence from Kidepo Valley National Park
(2018-08)The study was aimed at assessing transport services provisioning in protected areas with specific emphasis on Kidepo Valley National Park (KVNP). It was guided by the following specific objectives; (1) to identify the ... -
Rice yellow mottle virus disease resistance among diverse rice genotypes
(Makerere University, 2018-08)A diverse collection of 112 genotypes that had been introduced at NaCCRI to improve farmer grown rice genotypes were evaluated against three RYMV isolates from rice fields in Iganga (Eastern Uganda), Lira (Northern Uganda) ... -
Screening of Schelerotium rot root resistant bean lines for Fusarium spp resistance at Nacrri in Wakiso district
(2018-08)Fusarium root rot (Fusarium solani f.sp. phaseoli) is one of the most important disease affecting common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L). This research was conducted at National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) to ...