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Distribution and characterization of sweet potato alternaria blight isolates in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-09)
In Uganda, sweetpotato virus diseases and Alternaria are the major diseases affecting sweetpotato production. Most of the improved varieties and landraces grown for home and commercial consumption like NASPOT 1 and New ...
Profitability of pineapple production in Kayunga District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-11)
Pineapple is one of the crops in the fruit sub sector that has been selected for export diversification and sustainable enhancement of household incomes. As a result many farmers in most parts of the country have taken on ...
Socio-economic evaluation of improved forage technologies in smallholder dairy cattle farming systems in Soroti District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-08)
Smallholder dairy cattle producers in Uganda face major production constraints including inadequate and poor quality feeds. This has led to low milk yield, long calving intervals and low growth rates. Forage technologies ...
Production risk and input use in banana production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-08)
This study investigated the effect of inputs and banana agronomic management practices on the mean yield and yield variability of bananas in Uganda. In addition, the study estimated returns from different inputs used in ...
Effectiveness of SW13 and ROC11 markers in breeding for resistance to BMCV and BCMNV in common bean
(Makerrere University, 2009-03)
Bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and bean common mosaic necrosis virus (BCMNV) are responsible for significant economic losses in bean production worldwide. Necrotic strains are more aggressive than the non-necrotic strains ...
Performance and adoption of tissue culture bananas in South Western and Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-06)
Banana is the major staple food for most Ugandans, and it is also a source of income and employment for the majority of rural households. However, it has experienced major decline mainly due to pests and diseases. This has ...
Performance and adoption of tissue culture bananas in South Western and Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-06)
Banana is the major staple food for most Ugandans, and it is also a source of income and employment for the majority of rural households. However, it has experienced major decline mainly due to pests and diseases. This has ...
Development of decision support tools for integrated management of potato late blight in the highlands of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2009-08)
Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) accounts for the greatest contribution to potato crop loss in tropical highlands particularly in Uganda. Consequently, field experiments to develop appropriate late blight management ...
Production and profitability of sugar cane among Kinyara cane out growers, Masindi District
(2009-08-11)
The sugar industry is important in the economy of Uganda as it provides employment and income to out grower cane farmers and the employees in the industry, contributes revenue to the government through taxes, and reduces ...
Effect of reseeding and cattle manure on pasture and livestock water productivity in rangelands of Nakasongola District, Uganda
(2009-01)
Rangeland degradation attributed to overgrazing, termite activity and deforestation has resulted in the development of large bare surfaces locally known as “Biharamata” in Nakasongola District. Devoid of adequate vegetation ...