Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Subject "Growth"
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Characterization of upland rice (Oryza sativa l.) growth and cultural practices in relation to biophysical factors among smallholder farmers in Namalemba sub county in Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)A rice (Oryza sativa L.) crop functions as a population of tillers produced at different times and possessing specific growth characteristics not as a homogeneous population of plants. The objective of this study was to ... -
Effect of foliar fertilizers on growth and yield of red amaranthus (Amaranthus cruentus)
(Makerere University, 2022-11-23)This study was conducted to determine the effect of different foliar fertilizer formulations on growth and yield of red amaranthus.The experiment was designed using the RCBD format with three treatments (different fertilizer ... -
Effect of vermicompost and chemical fertilizer on the growth and yield of Amaranthus spp in Mityana district -Namukozi village
(Makerere University, 2019-08-23)ABSTRACT Sustainable fertilizer recommendations are critical in ensuring continuity of the soil to produce the desired crop yields to feed the increasing population while at the same time maintaining ecosystem services ... -
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 ... -
Growth and yield response of broccoli to irrigation techniques and different plastic mulch thicknesses on a ferralsol
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Over the past decades, climate change and variability have emerged as one of the leading constraints a major achieving potential production in agriculture especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Most farmers in SSA are ... -
Growth and yield response of carrot to soil amendments and spacing
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Carrot (Daucus carota) is a widely grown root vegetable belonging to the Apiaceae family. Optimal plant population and use of organic and inorganic soil amendments either singly or in combination are some of the ... -
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 ... -
Growth and yield response of lettuce to different nutrient sources and organic mulches
(Makerere University, 2022-12-23)Lettuce is becoming popular in Uganda day by day, but its average yield is very low compared to yields obtained in other countries in the world. The study aimed to determine the growth and yield response of lettuce to ... -
Phosphorus fertilizer on the growth and yield of iron biofortified common bean
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Common bean is a major grain legume consumed worldwide and it is important as it serves a major source of proteins to the bodies. A beneficial feature of common bean is its ability to associate with rhizobia bacteria in ...