Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Issue Date "2021-02"
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Agronomic traits and yield components of elite soybean varieties from MAKCSID and SEEDCO
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) is among the most valuable crops worldwide due to its numerous uses in human food and animal feed. The agronomic traits and yield components of soybean could facilitate on the expansion ... -
Analysis of Marketing of Maize in Lwengo District
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Assessing post-harvest losses among coffee small holder farmers in Namayumba Sub-county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study was carried out to analyse the post-harvest losses among coffee smaller holder coffee farmers in Namayumba sub county. The objectives were to explore the types and extent of losses of harvested coffee in Namayumba ... -
Assessment of the economic viability of urban agriculture in Komamboga parish, Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Urban agriculture, a key intervention strategy in fighting global food insecurity, poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability has continued to face global enormous challenges. These range from unfavorable policies ... -
Cell expansion as an important driver of fruit growth
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Fruit growth and development undergoes four major stages. The first phase involves floral initiation, carpel formation and preanthesis cell division and ends at anthesis. The second phase starts with flower pollination ... -
Comparative efficacy of post-emergence herbicides in soybean in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In Uganda, farmers depend on hand weeding to manage weeds in soybean fields and this has restricted the expansion of soybean production area. Labour shortages, particularly during the critical crop-weed competition period, ... -
The effect of calcium foliar fertilization on yield and fruit quality of field grown tomato
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Foliar feeding is a potential technology for applying plant nutrients effectively and conveniently. However, the use of these products, types and knowledge among different farmers presents a knowledge gap. A research study ... -
Effect of cold treatment for false codling moth [(Thaumatotobia leucotreta) (Lepidoptera: tortricida)] larvae infesting capsicum
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Occurrence of false codling moth (Thaumatotobia leucotreta) in export capsicum from Uganda has resulted into horticultural export companies being banned from export. A number of control measures are effective in control ... -
Effect of Moisture Stress on the Growth Characteristics and Yield Performance of Inbred Maize Lines
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Drought is one on the major factors constraining maize production. Most African maize varieties are susceptible to drought, majority of farmers are poor and cannot afford irrigation systems in order to overcome the problem. ... -
Effect of NPK foliar fertilizer application on maize (Zea mays l.) growth and yield
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of NPK foliar fertilizer on maize growth and yield. The research experiment was set up in a Randomized Completely Block Design with three replications and BIO 20 OMEX ... -
Effect of rhizobia inoculation on growth and yield traits of soybean varieties in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Soybean is an important food and cash crop with approximately 40% protein and 20% oil content. A beneficial feature of soybean is its ability to associate with rhizobia bacteria in its root nodules to fix atmospheric ... -
Effectiveness of selected bio-pesticides in pest and disease management in tomatoes
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) is among the most widely grown vegetable crops in Sub- Saharan Africa (SSA), cultivated for both the fresh market and sometimes for processing. However, tomato production is constrained ... -
Effectiveness of selected insecticides against the South American invasive tomato Leafminer (Tuta absoluta) in Wakiso district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The importance of tomato in Uganda in contributing to food security and household income cannot be underrated. However, its production in Uganda is challenged with numerous abiotic and biotic stresses including arthropod ... -
Efficiency and sustainability of non-farm activities on agricultural production in Kalagala Kanamunungu village, Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Farmers have continued to engage in Agricultural production (farming activities) despite loses realized. This could be due to the non-farm activities that they could be carrying out. This study was conducted to determine ... -
Enhancement of seedling vigor of selected solanaceae and brassica seedlings using Trichoderma harzianum
(Makerere University, 2021-02)An experiment was performed with commercial Trichoderma harzianum strains and sown in different growing media of peatmoss(PM), peatmoss with charcoal(PM+CD) dust, sterilized soil(SS) and unsterilized soil(USS) to test ... -
Evaluation of nutrient dense groundnut lines for groundnut rosette and leafspot disease resistance at National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute, Serere, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Groundnut production is constrained by diseases such as groundnut rosette and leafspots. National Groundnuts Improvement Programme at NaSARRI Serere recently introduced 35 Nutrient dense advanced lines from ICRISAT Malawi ... -
Evaluation of the Yield Losses associated with Iron Chlorosis in Groundnuts
(2021-02)Iron is an essential micronutrient that plays an important role in DNA synthesis, photosynthesis and respiration for almost all living things. Elevated level of iron chlorosis was observed in two recently released early ... -
Factors influencing access to agricultural credit among smallholder farmers: a case of Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Uganda like many other developing countries is highly dependent on agriculture for income generation and job creation. Because the sector is mainly composed of smallholder farmers, lack of finance remains the leading ... -
Formulating a Cost-Effective Substrate for Growth of the Black Soldier Fly Larvae
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens L.) is a very promising insect species due to its ability to convert low‐value substrates into a highly nutritious animal feed. This work aimed at formulating a substrate growth ... -
Greenhouse climate, plant organ temperature, and quantum yield
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Greenhouse production started in Uganda with flower growers who initially failed due to poor greenhouse designs among other factors. Some vegetable (sweet pepper, tomato, and cucumber) growers in Uganda are tending towards ...