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Assessing the characteristics of roasted chicken vendors along the road side: a case study in Nakawa division
(Makerere University, 2022-05-13)
The study aimed at assessing the characteristics of roasted chicken vendors in Nakawa division. This study was conducted in three parishes which included; Kyanja, Ntinda, and Bukoto in Nakawa division. The study mainly ...
Assessing the effects of agricultural extension services on input use and maize productivity in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-18)
The main purpose of this research was to ascertain the effects of extension
services on input use and maize productivity in Uganda. In doing so the study
looked at the dependent variable and independent variables.The ...
Effect of combined naphthalene acetic acid and Indole-3-Butyric acid on the initial root formation on cuttings of selected ornamental plants
(Makerere University, 2022-05-13)
The investigation on, “Effect of combined naphthalene acetic acid and indole-3-butyric acid on the initial root formation on cuttings of selected ornamental plants” was carried out at Wankoko KCCA plant nursery located in ...
Evaluation of phenotypic variability and agronomic trait performance of different jute mallow genotypes (corchorus species) from Northern, Western and Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
Knowledge of morphological characterization and phenotypic trait variability are very important
in selection of traits for improvement as well as discrimination of germplasm in improvement
programmes. Three accessions ...
Assessing the Characteristics of Roasted Chicken Vendors along the Road Side: A Case Study in Nakawa Division
(Makerere University, 2022-05-13)
The aim of the study was to examine the effect of covid-19 on boda boda riders. The study also sought to examine the effect of covid-19 on boda boda business, find out the effect of covid-19 on income of boda boda riders, ...
Field evaluation of new synthetic pheromone lures for monitoring of false codling moth in avocado orchards
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
The false codling moth (FCM) is a key quarantine pest in Africa. Agricultural exports infested by the pest are unacceptable in the international markets, causing losses of millions of US dollars in foreign exchange earnings. ...
Efficacy of insecticides from different chemical groups for control of soybean insect pests
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Soybean is the world’s most important vegetable oil crop with approximately 20% oil content
and 40% protein. Soybean yields in Uganda have remained low over the years despite
the increasing area under soybean production. ...
Validating cassava brown streak disease resistance in selected transgenic cassava clones
(Makerere University, 2022-05-09)
Cassava production is being challenged by prevalence of severe cassava brown streak disease
(CBSD). Although conventional breeding has been used to introduce genes of resistance into
cassava, only tolerant varieties ...
Determinants of profitability of small scale banana production in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-05-18)
In Uganda, highland Bananas are considered as the finest fruits and the most important in terms
Wakiso District include farmers years of experience, size of land owned by an individual farmer
Banana production in Wakiso ...
Efficacy of naturally occurring kaolin and sulfur in the management of tomato insect pests and fungal diseases
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) is the most cultivated horticultural crop in Uganda whose
production is extending to peri-urban areas. However, its production is constrained by several
biotic factors notably pests and ...