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Assessing indigenous knowledge on soil degradation indicators in Kamuli District
(Makerere University, 2021-02-10)
In the recent past, Kamuli District has experienced significant land degradation, mainly resulting from population pressure and poor land use practices such as bush burning, wetland degradation, overgrazing, over-cultivation ...
The effect of Lantana camara on soil chemical properties and germination of maize seeds in Mawu Village, Makulubita Subcounty, Luweero District
(Makerere University, 2021-02-10)
This study was conducted to evaluate allelopathic effect of Lantana camara leaf powder on germination and growth behavior of maize and to evaluate the effect of lantana on soil chemical properties. The experimental design ...
The effect of mulching with nut grass and cover cropping with pumpkins on maize yields in Kadungu, Kamuli district
(Makerere University, 2021-02-11)
Maize as a stable cereal is very popular due to its food and income values to most of production systems of Uganda. However, the productivity of the crop is still below potential. Intercropping maize with cover crops such ...
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 ...
The social and eating characteristics of pork consumers in the urban areas of Uganda: a case study of Rubaga division, Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2021)
Pork is one of the most consumed meats in Uganda. This study therefore shows the social and eating characteristics of pork consumers in the urban areas of Uganda, a case study of Rubaga division, Kampala district. The study ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...