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Soil management drivers of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) yields
(Makerere University, 2023-01-03)
In the face of low and declining common bean yields in Uganda, past research has focused on crop
improvement and crop protection against pest and diseases. Little has been done to understand the
limitations from soil ...
Assessing the extent of encroachment on Kinawataka wetland, Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Wetlands provide a lot of ecosystem services which include water purification, flood control and climate moderation. They are carbon sinks absorbing greenhouse gases, provide food, medicine and water supply. With the ...
Evaluation of foliar fertilizer on yield performances of maize in Kabanyolo, Wakiso
(Makerere University, 2023-01-04)
A field research experiment was carried out for one rainy seasons at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) located in central region of Uganda. The study was carryout to evaluate the yield ...
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 ...
Extractable phosphorous accumulation due to fertilization in the irrigated and rainfed maize fields
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)
Phosphorous remains one of the most essential nutrients required for optimum maize production. Its importance as a nutrient is mainly for proper establishment of plant roots. Farmers are using P fertilizers in various maize ...
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 ...
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Newly Refurbished Bugoolobi wastewater treatment plant in terms of the quality of the Effluent Exiting the plant into Nakivubo wetland Kampala,Uganda Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Newly Refurbished Bugoolobi wastewater treatment plant in terms of the quality of the Effluent Exiting the plant into Nakivubo wetland kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)
Wastewater that is discharged into water bodies and swamps are the major source of
environmental pollution. Due to the increasing number of people in cities, a lot of waste is
generated that need to be handled well in ...
The nutrient and soil water status of a ferralsol in a broccoli field under different water management practices on a footslope position
(Makerere University, 2023)
The study assessed the effectiveness of different water management practices on the nutrient status and soil water availability of a ferralsol under Broccoli growing a slope of Kabanyolo hill at Makerere university ...
Effect of growing Carthamus tinctorius, Celosia spicata, and Callistephus chinensis under low irradiance
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)
Summer flowers are annuals that are capable of growing under the Sunshine. As the flower farms seek to diversify the floriculture industry with new flower species, summer flowers have proved to be a better option. The study ...
Quality of selected summer flowers species grown under protected and open field production
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Summer flowers are annual flowers that have cought attention on the international market.
There are some species that have been found to be capable of surviving in the outside environment. The present investigation was ...