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Patterns of infestation by invasive parasitic plants of the genus Cuscuta in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Invasive parasitic plants of the genus Cuscuta threaten plant ecosystems, due to their rapid spread and attack on various host plant species. The parasites attach to the host and deprive it of water and nutrients from the ...
Examining the impact of climate and land use/cover changes on the water resources of River Rwizi catchment.
(Makerere University, 2021-10-27)
River Rwizi catchment is vulnerable to changing climate and land use type/land cover changes because it relies heavily on rainfall. The main objective of the study was to examine the relationship between climate and land ...
Assessing the role of biomass dependence on climate change. A case study of fuel wood production in Nabisweera Sub-county
(Makerere University, 2021-02-08)
Over dependence on wood fuel (charcoal and firewood) biomass is thought to be one of the causes
of climate change in Uganda. This study revealed outcomes relating to the role of biomass
dependence on climate change in ...
Comparing the effectiveness of constructed wetlands with municipal wastewater treatment plant.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-10)
Landfills are the commonest method of final waste disposal for municipal waste in many countries (Kamaruddin et al., 2017). The popularity of landfilling amongst countries, poor, developing and developed alike, can be ...