• Growth performance of grazed indigenous steers offered different feed supplements 

  Mwesigwa, Lauben (Makerere University, 2019-09)

  Although there are many natural forages available within rangelands, their nutritional content may not be adequate to meet all the animal’s nutrient requirements. Supplementation is therefore vital to meet the animals’ ...

• Determinants of Coffee productivity by small scale farmers of Lwanda Subcounty, Rakai District 

  Kwala, Winnifred (Makerere University, 2019-10-28)

  The study was carried out to assess the determinants of coffee productivity by small scale farmers of Lwanda Sub County Rakai District. It was to characterize small scale coffee farmers, determine coffee productivity and ...

• Tree Colonisation under Native and Exotic Restoration Plantings in Navugulu Central Forest Reserve, in Central Uganda 

  Tayebwa, Antony (Makerere University, 2019-10-28)

  Forest restoration by planting trees often accelerates succession, but the characteristics of trees that regenerate under the restoration plantings have rarely been evaluated. The current study assessed ecological guilds, ...

• Assessing the impact of Habitat Conversion on Macro Invertebrates (Termites and Earthworms) By Small Holder farming. A Case Study of Selected Farm Lands in Awach Parish, Abim District. 

  Ochen, Godfrey (Makerere University, 2019-10-30)

• Effect of tomato rootstock variety on growth and yield of grafted Tengeru 97 tomato variety under Ralstonia solanacearum infested fields 

  Nsimbi, Alex (Makerere University, 2019-10-24)

  Bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) is one of the major diseases of solanaceous plants and is particularly devastating to tomato. Tengeru 97 is one of the highest yielding and popular tomato variety in Uganda but it ...

• Market performance of watermelon trade in the selected markets, Kampala district 

  Friday, Wilson (Makerere University, 2019)

  Watermelon is one of the most important fruits with nutritional value cultivated in the tropics and traded all over the world. Despite of its importance globally, watermelon trade faces challenges accrued from its ...

• Impact of the different methods of coffee processing on farmers’ incomes in Nkonkojeru Sub-county Buikwe District 

  Ayebare, Joshua (Makerere University, 2019-10-11)

  Uganda is adopting a strategy to increase coffee production through providing free seedlings to farmers. The country projects its production to reach 20million bags annually in early 2020s. While this will likely increase ...

• Estimating economic value of food loss among female and male retail traders; a case of tomatoes in Kampala markets 

  Wabomba, Paul (Makerere University, 2019-10)

  This study sought to estimate in value terms the tomato losses made by traders (specifically retailers) in Ugandan local markets around Kampala, such as Kalerwe, Nakasero and Wandegeya markets. A cross-sectional research ...

• Evaluation of Tomato Genotypes for Reaction to (Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus), Agronomic Traits and Yield in Central Uganda 

  Namale, Joanitah (Makerere University, 2019-10-11)

  Occurrence of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus has been increasing in Uganda since 1999. Fourteen tomato genotypes were screened for their performance under TYLCV infection in field and screen-house trials. Foreign genotypes ...

• Profitability of grasshopper collection and trading in Uganda 

  Waibi, Ashraf (Makerere University, 2019-10-10)

  Grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) have been suggested as a highly valued edible insect in Africa but information on how profitable collecting /harvesting and marketing of grass hoppers is largely lacking. In Uganda ...

• Assessment of the socio-economic contributions of sport tourism events to the business entities around Mandela National Stadium 

  Afema, Deus (Makerere University, 2019-10-18)

  The study was conducted to assess‟ socio economic contributions of sports tourism events to the business entities around Mandela National Stadium. It was guided by the following objectives; profiling and documenting the ...

• Assessment of Socio-Economic Impacts of Tourist Gateways. A Case Study of Kayabwe Equator, Mpigi District, Uganda 

  Mutyaba, Simon (Makerere University, 2019-10-18)

  ABSTRACT Tourist gateways are among the unique attractions points where tourists can stop and engage in different activities in the in order to enhance their experience while on a trip or at a vacation. Tourist gateways ...

• Community engagement in the management of Mpanga Forest Reserve, Mpigi District 

  Akankwasa, Jibriel (Makerere University, 2019-10-16)

  ABSTRACT The study was conducted in five villages that were found adjacent to Mpanga Central Forest Reserves in Mpigi district in March 2019. Its overall objective was to determine local community engagement in the ...

• On-farm tree diversity in landslide prone areas in Sironko District along Mt. Elgon ranges 

  Masaba, Jastus (Makerere University, 2019-10-16)

  Abstract It is estimated that Uganda lost half of its overall biodiversity between 1975 and 1995. To date, slowing the rate of biodiversity loss remains a great challenge to the society resulting into negative impacts ...

• Consumer satisfaction with round wood utilization in residential buildings 

  Tomusange, Judah (Makerere University, 2019-10-15)

  Ugandan natural forests are greatly encroached and various native species are endangered. On the other hand, Uganda’s artificial forest cover has greatly increased and there is an increased production of round wood production. ...

• Recovery of small diameter pine sawlogs in band and circular sawmills 

  Birungi, Rebecca Viola (Makerere University, 2019-07)

  The overall objective of the study was to compare the efficiency of a band and circular sawmill in conversion of small diameter pine saw logs. Data was collected on 100 logs, 50 logs from each sawmill category. Sample ...

• Assessing socio-economic factors influencing the adoption of improved maize varieties by farmers in Mukongoro sub-county, Kumi district 

  Ojilong, Ivan (Makerere University, 2019-10-15)

  Maize, Zea mays L.)L.), an important food and cash crop for a greater percentage of Ugandan households, is still experiencing low output levels. These results have left abundant poverty and hunger locked up within most ...

• Contribution of Agroforestry to household food security in Busoro Sub County Kabarole District 

  Nyakaisiki, Grace (Makerere University, 2019-10-14)

  Much as agroforestry practices are known to provide enormous products and services to several rural communities worldwide, such practices, products and services are not adequately documented in Busoro Sub-County. This study ...

• The Contribution of Ssese Islands to Marine Tourism Development in Kalangala 

  Vuciri, Marion Grace (Makerere University, 2019-10-14)

  ABSTRACT This study was carried out in Ssese islands, Kalangala district. It aimed at assessing the contribution of Ssese islands to marine tourism development in Kalangala. The objectives included assessing the physical ...

• Attitudes of communities towards tourism benefit sharing in Bunyaruguru County along Queen Elizabeth National Park 

  Mirembe, Daphine Grace (Makerere University, 2019-10-14)

  ABSTRACT The study was conducted in Bunyaruguru around Queen Elizabeth national park to assess the attitudes of communities towards tourism benefit sharing. The study was guided by objectives; to examine the nature and ...

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