Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Subject "Pest management"
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An assessment of pests and disease management on cocoa production in Busaru sub-county, Bundbugyo district
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Pests and disease management are one of the major problems farmers in Busaru face due to the impacts of pests and disease infestation which has led to a drop in Busaru’s cocoa production. This study assessed pests and ... -
Effectiveness of biological pesticides in control of soybean rust
(Makerere University, 2021)Soybean rust is a major disease limiting soybean production in many areas of the world. Previous studies and farmers have used chemical fungicides such as Mancozeb to control the disease, however, this is only effective ... -
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 ... -
A synthesis of Hass avocado agronomy and pests management
(Makerere University, 2022-05-13)In response to the enormous market especially from Western Europe, farmers in Uganda have embarked on Hass avocado production to tap into this market. However, there is limited information available to guide the farmers ...