Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Issue Date "2019-08"
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Assessing the impact of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) on Rural Livelihoods: A case study of Mityana District.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)Uganda is one of the agricultural economies in the Eastern African region, given its ability to produce a variety of foods and in large quantities. It comprises of the food and cash crops ... -
Assessment of growth rates of hydroponic and soil based tomatoes
(Makerere University, 2019-08)As the world population grows, the demand for vegetables increases tomatoes as they are the most consumed. Because of this growing demand, there will be an expected food crisis in the near future if production is not ... -
Chemical characterization and comparison of nutrient quality of abattoir, and industrial solid waste from Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Waste water treatment is a fundamental component of any society to safeguard people‟s health from water bone and water related diseases. Wastewater treatment results into discharge of sludge (Sludge is a concentrated ... -
Effect of different levels of bio char, cattle manure and npk fertilizer combinations on maize yields in Bbamba-kiteezi wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Soil nutrient depletion is a major constraint to maize production in Uganda, especially following the release of high yielding varieties like DKC9089 which was not backed by fertilizer recommendations needed to sustain ... -
Effect of different levels of biochar, cattle manure and NPK fertilizer combinations on maize yields in Bbamba-Kiteezi Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Nutrient depletion is a major constraint to maize production in Uganda, especially following the release of high yielding varieties like DKC9089 which was not backed by fertilizer recommendations needed to sustain high ... -
Effect of water source on efficacy of glyphosate in weed control in Lwampanga sub-county, Nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The study of the quality of water used in the spray tanks is important because it can affect herbicide efficacy. Thus, this study was aimed at contributing to effective weed control in farmers’ fields through elucidating ... -
Effects of land management practices on soil macro fauna abundance and diversity
(Makerere University, 2019-08)A field experiment was conducted at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) situated in North Kyadondo Constituency, Wakiso district, central Uganda to evaluate the effect of land management ... -
Factors affecting cocoyam production in Mityana district
(2019-08)Cocoyam (Colocasia and Xanthosoma spp) are one of the world’s most ancient food crops, whose central role in agriculture and food cultures is an aspect that can’t just be taken for granted. Since time immemorial, Cocoyam ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Identification of improved cassava varieties for early bulking appropriate for planting on tropical soils
(2019-08)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple root crop grown in the tropical and other climates of Uganda. Cassava is an important storage root crop with largely undiscovered and potentially valuable crop variability ... -
Impact of aging on quality of sewage sludge from lubigi sewage treatment plant
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The global goal regarding sanitation aims at ensuring availability of adequate sanitation for everyone and increase the proportion of treated wastewater and safe reuse. Wastewater treatment produces sludge as a residue of ... -
Land suitability evaluation for maize in Alakara mixed farm, Kaberamaido district, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)A detailed study was conducted in Alakara mixed farm, Eastern Uganda, triggered by the pressure on the available agricultural land resulting from the low and declining soil fertility that led to low and declining yields. ... -
Response of growth and yield components of sweet pepper to different phosphorus application rates under screen house conditions in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Intensive agriculture is a farming system characterized by a lot use of input, causing a harm and stress on the environment, as well as high prices of inorganic fertilizers discouraged some farmers in Uganda to apply ... -
Screening of selected Soybean genotypes for resistance to the Adzuki bean bruchids (Callosobruchus chinensis L.)
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Soybean as a legume is important for nutritional benefits (high protein and oil content), animal feed and soil fertility improvement. Despite its importance, it is constrained by storage pests such as bruchids for example ... -
Soil quality assessement for land use suitability at Karugwa Mixed Farm
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Soil degradation especially through nutrient mining is widespread and alarming in most parts of Uganda, although little attention has been paid to this problem. This study was aimed at pre-soil status evaluation prior to ... -
Soil quality assessment for land use suitability at Karugwa mixed farm
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Soil degradation especially through nutrient mining is widespread and alarming in most parts of Uganda, although little attention has been paid to this problem. This study was aimed at pre-soil status evaluation prior to ... -
Soil quality assessment for land use suitability at Karugwa mixed farm
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Soil degradation especially through nutrient mining is widespread and alarming in most parts of Uganda, although little attention has been paid to this problem. This study was aimed at pre-soil status evaluation prior to ...