Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Issue Date "2019-07"
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Assessment of soil erosion hotspots and the control technologies in Sisiyi Subcounty, Bulambuli District, Mountain Elgon
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Soil erosion is responsible for reduced productivity of both upstream and downstream soils through the processes of dislodging and deposition. This study aimed at assessing the soil erosion risk areas within Sisiyi Sub ... -
Assessment of the impacts of burning regimes on soil quality in the Kakira Sugar Plantation in Eastern Uganda
(2019-07)Burning is a common practice used by farmers before harvesting sugarcanes. Fires cause major changes in soil properties in many agricultural ecosystems but little is known about the effects of burning regimes on soil quality ... -
Drivers of honey production and its effects on rural livelihoods in Odravu sub country, Yumbe district
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The study identified the key drivers of honey production and its effects on rural livelihoods in Odravu sub country, Yumbe district with the specific objectives of establishing the economic benefits accruing from honey ... -
Effect of selected herbicides in control of weeds, and their effect on yield in maize (Zea mays)
(Makerere University, 2019-07)A field experiment was conducted to evaluate efficacy of post-emergence herbicides against major weeds in maize at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo during the rainy season of 2018/19. The trial ... -
Effectiveness of wood ash in extending the shelf life of fresh tomatoes
(Makerere University, 2019-07)In Uganda, tomato is the most widely grown vegetable crop and is popular among all communities. Income from tomatoes is mainly constrained by post-harvest losses. Some farmers in Teso region keep their tomatoes in ash. ... -
Screening of sweetpotato genotypes for resistance to sweetpotato virus disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Sweet potato is a major food crop in eastern and southern African countries. Production of sweetpotato is constrained by sweet potato weevils and sweet potato virus disease (SPVD). Previous research at National Crops ...