Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Issue Date "2021-04"
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Gender Effect on Banana Production in Kikagati subcounty Isingiro district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Women in Uganda play a vital role in banana production, especially on a small-scale. Most of the women however face challenges in owning banana plantations. They are mainly able to access banana plantations user rights by ... -
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 ... -
Impact of post-harvest handling technologies on the income of small holder maize farmers in Kasese district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This descriptive cross-sectional survey investigated the relationship between Post-harvest handling technologies and maize farmers’ income in Kasese district. The survey had three objectives including: determining the ... -
Impact of village savings and loans associations on the livelihood of households in urban areas of selected Sub-counties in Kyenjojo district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This study was conducted with the aim of assessing the impact of village savings and loans associations on the livelihood of households in urban areas of selected sub counties in Kyenjojo district. The study specifically ... -
Impacts of soybean monoculture on soil physical and chemical properties
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Monoculture is a common farming practice in most farming households that causes undesirable effects on the quality of soil. Legumes as a crop species are being used for soil productivity improvement, given the fact that ... -
Indigenous Knowledge in Dairy Calf Nutrition and Feeding Management among Dairy Farmers in Namayumba Sub County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Calf (early-life) nutrition and feeding management receives less attention as compared to immediate income generating cows and bulls, for many smallholder dairy farmers in the tropics. Therefore, this project identified ... -
Market access constraints among smallholder citrus fruit farmers in Soroti district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The purpose of the study was to assess market access constraints among the small-holder citrus fruit farmers in Soroti district in order to identify strategies for enhancing their incomes in Arapai, Kamuda and Asuret ... -
Nutrient content of different plant extracts as an alternative to animal manure
(Makerere University, 2021-04)A research was conducted to assess the nutrient content of three plant extracts made from Weed redroot (Amaranthus retroflexus), Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes), and Tithonia (Tithonia diversifolia) compared to cattle ... -
Performance of Tomato during Moisture Stress Condition to Soil Amended with super-absorbent Polymer at Kabanyolo
(Makerere University, 2021-04)In Uganda Tomato production is mainly done during the two rain seasons, with limited production in dry conditions due to limited soil moisture. Benefits of irrigation cannot be fully realized if moisture cannot be retained ... -
Response of Spinach to Nitrogen from Different Nitrogen Sources
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Nitrogen is a vital mineral element for plant survival especially in vegetables. Spinach is greatly responsive to nitrogen fertilization and is one of the highest nitrate (NO3) accumulator plants due to a very efficient ... -
Screening of thirty new Genotypes and five Land Races of Cowpeas for Resistance to Cercospora Leaf Spot Disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.), is an important grain legume grown majorly in Africa and constitutes a valuable source of protein in the diets of millions of people. Some abiotic and biotic stresses adversely affect its ... -
Value chain analysis of cooking type of bananas in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Banana is a very important crop in the world including East Africa. Bananas are a staple food to 16 million people in Uganda, and 75% of all farmers in Uganda grow bananas. The main objective of the study was to carry out ...