Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Subject "Tomato"
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Comparative study of different soilless planting media on tomato seedling growth
(Makerere University, 2023-01-03)Biotic and abiotic stress factor have an influence on the growth capability of seedlings in a nursery bed. These are most evident in crops grown using soils as the growth media. To mitigate these challenges, famers have ... -
Effect of foliar fertilizers on tomato (Lycospersicon esculentum Mill) yield on a Kamuli Ferrallisol
(Makerere University, 2018-11)ABSTRACT Tomato (Lycoperscon esculentum M) is an important vegetable crop to rural farmers in Uganda. Its productivity is highly limited by poor soil fertility. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect ... -
Effect of soils extracted at different depth on incidence of damping off and growth performance of vegetable seedlings: a case of tomato and eggplant
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Vegetables are crops of great importance both to the farmer and the government due to the great contribution to the livelihood of a great number of people through its entire value chain and the economy at large. Despite ... -
Efficacy of naturally occurring kaolin and sulfur in the management of tomato insect pests and fungal diseases
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) is the most cultivated horticultural crop in Uganda whose production is extending to peri-urban areas. However, its production is constrained by several biotic factors notably pests and ... -
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 ... -
Quality management along tomato supply chain in Ngora district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum.) is a fruit vegetable, and like most horticultural commodities is highly perishable. It is often exposed to stresses either imposed by other organisms (biotic) or arising from imbalance of ... -
Resistance of different tomato varieties to bacterial wilt
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Tomato production in Uganda is constrained by many diseases including bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacareum). Losses of tomato due to bacterial wilt disease have always been high because cultural practices are not effective ...