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Effect of vinegar on earthworm counts, common bean growth and development in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
A large portion of Sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture is underperforming which is becoming a threat to poverty and hunger eradication. One of the main constraints of Africa’s agriculture is weeds that it hindering Africa ...
Assessing the nutrient status in selected land use types in Ugandan highland ecosystemsː a case study of Karangura sub county, Kabarole district
(Makerere University, 2022-04-27)
The study aimed at assessing the nutrient status in selected land use types in Ugandan highland
ecosystems. There is limited knowledge and understanding on soil nutrient status in different
landuses and this has resulted ...
The profitability assessment of Solanum aethiopicum (Nakati) leafy vegetable among retail traders in Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)
Solanum aethiopicum is a very important vegetable for both rural and urban communities in Africa. The crop is rich in both macro- and micronutrients compared with other vegetables and is suitable for ensuring food and ...
Open-air average temperature measured in open air space is higher than that under banana canopy
(Makerere University, 2022-04-26)
The need for rapid assessments of cropping systems using crop growth model has increased due
to the potential negative impact of climate change on productivity of crops. Most of these models
are driven by average air ...
Use of Cassava-Whole Chia Flour for Gluten-Free Cookie Production
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Previous studies have evidenced the importance of chia seeds flour in the enhancement of the nutritional value of various foods. However, no emphasis has been put on the supplementation of gluten-free cassava cookies with ...
Analyzing the level of school preparedness to flood occurrences in Bwaise III, Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Floods are frequent and widespread natural hazards with severe socio-economic losses and environmental impacts. Floods impact the school sector with serious implications on the enrollment attendance, internal efficiency ...
Farm level productivity and profitability of pumpkins in Kakiri sub – county, Wakiso district.
(makerere university, 2022)
This research study is concerned with understanding the farm level productivity of pumpkins in Kakiri Sub county Wakiso District.
The study was conducted because pumpkin is such a very nutritious and medicinal crop, however ...
An assessment of temperature and rainfall variations with tea yields at Nakigalala Tea Estate in Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-12)
Climate variability may change the frequency and intensity of weather events which will likely challenge human and natural systems than the normal weather change. Agriculture is considered one of the most vulnerable systems ...
Utilization and conservation practices for indigenous trees in the Shea Parklands of Okwang sub county, Otuke district.
(Makerere University, 2022)
A study to elicit local knowledge on the utilization and conservation practices for indigenous trees was carried out in Okwong Sub County Shea parkland Otuke district, Northern Uganda between February 2022 and December ...
Assessing the effect of inorganic NPK fertilizer on tea (Camellia sinensis) production in Ruhaija village, Burere subcounty, Buhweju district.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-10)
ABSTRACT
The study aimed at analyzing the effect of inorganic N, P, K fertilizer on production of Camellia sinensis in Ruhaija Village Burere sub-county Buhweju District. The study was guided by four specific objectives ...