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Assessing tree mortality intensity at two different periods of resin tapping in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-21)
Resin tapping is an emerging alternative economic activity in Ugandan Pinus plantations despite the fact that they are mainly managed for timber production. During resin extraction at Kikonda forest reserve the outer layers ...
The influence of temperature and humidity on the escalation of influenza virus in young children in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
The climate patterns over Uganda particularly Kampala district shows a high degree of spatial and
temporal variability. The study main objective was to assess the variation of influenza virus spread
in young children ...
Analysis of the frequency of flooding disasters and their social economic implications on the livelihoods in Kanaba subcounty Kisoro district
(Makerere University, 2022)
The purpose of the study was to determine the frequency of the flood disasters in Kanaba subcounty Kisoro district. The specific objectives of the study were; 1) to determine the frequency of flood disasters,2) to identify ...
Implication of urbanisation on wetlands in Fortportal city, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-22)
Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems on the earth‘s surface. For instance, wetlands provide various services such as water replenishment, climate change mitigation and flood control. However, wetlands are ...
Effect of weed control strategies on weed management and maize performance.
(Makerere University, 2022-04-25)
Weeds are among the major production constraints of maize globally. Farmers in Uganda
predominantly depend on conventional tillage and they are not aware of alternative means of
controlling weeds. Therefore the main ...
Analysis of Economic Losses in Piggery Farming due to African Swine Fever outbreaks: A case study on Bululu Sub County, Kalaki District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-26)
Piggery farming is one of the most productive enterprise which ensure constant inflow of income for the farmers and revenue for the country. It also employs thousands of youths in the country. However, piggery farming is ...
Effect of basin irrigation system on soil physio-chemical properties under fertilized and unfertilized lowland rice in Tochi irrigation scheme
(Makerere University, 2022-04-13)
Irrigation practices often impact soil properties and other parameters negatively and this could be as result of irrigation method of application, water quality and nature of scheme soil. There is limited information about ...
Design, construction and testing of an automated drip irrigation water control system
(Makerere University, 2022-04-27)
Seasonal agriculture is increasingly becoming incapable of providing sufficient food for the
growing population and as a result irrigation is necessary. There have been developments in
irrigation using traditional methods. ...
Evaluation of the Carbon Footprint of Bean-Staking Activities in South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-27)
The increased adoption of climbing bean varieties in Uganda has led to increased demand for staking materials since these varieties can’t grow well without staking. However, limited research has been done on the environmental ...
The effect of split application of NPK on angular leaf spot disease severity and grain yield of common beans
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Common beans are one of the most important cash crops as well as a staple food for the majority of farmers and consumers. In Uganda, bean production is constrained by biotic and abiotic factors, among the biotic factors ...