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Contribution of Dry Spell Adaptation Technologies to Crop Productivity in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District, Uganda
(African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability, 2023)Extended Dry Spell Adaptation Technologies (EDSATs) can improve crop resilience to Extended Dry Spells (EDS). This study was aimed at determining the contribution of EDSATs to crop productivity in the Isingiro Town ... -
Current Status And Progress Of Research On The Management of Bean Root Rot Complex In South Western Uganda
(NARO, 2000)Bean root rot is the most important disease affecting beans in South Western Uganda. The disease has resulted incomplete loss of t he crop in some areas. At the moment there is urgent need to look for means of reducing the ... -
The Cycle of Violence: Associations Between Exposure to Violence, Trauma-Related Symptoms and Aggression—Findings from Congolese Refugees in Uganda
(University of Zurich, 2015)War-related trauma exposure has been linked to aggression and enhanced levels of community and family violence, suggesting a cycle of violence. Reactive aggression—an aggressive reaction to a perceived threat—has been ... -
Cytokine Production in Whole Blood Cultures from a Fishing Community in an Area of High Endemicity for Schistosoma mansoni in Uganda: the Differential Effect of Parasite Worm and Egg Antigens
(American Society for Microbiology, 2003-03)The human host is continuously exposed to the egg and the adult worm developmental stages of Schistosoma mansoni during chronic infections with the parasite. To assess the cytokine responses induced by these different ... -
Development of a management strategy for Bean root rot in southwestern Uganda
(National Agriculural Research Organisation, 2003-08)Bean root rot was first noted in southwestern Uganda many years ago according to the people in the area but it was not until early 1990's when its destruction became apparent .The disease is now the most important disease ... -
Distribution,Incidence and farmer knowledge of Banana Xanthomonas wilt in Rwanda
(Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA),, 2013)Banana Xanthomonas wilt was reported in Rwanda in 2005. The present study was conducted to determine the distribution and incidence of the disease and farmer knowledge of disease symptoms, modes of spread and control. A ... -
Ecology of Biomphalaria (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) in Lake Albert, Western Uganda: snail distributions, infection with schistosomes and temporal associations with environmental dynamics
(Springer, 2006-04-01)In Lake Albert, an ecological study was conducted, between June 2000 and May 2003, which assessed snail population dynamics, parasite infection patterns and interplay of environmental factors upon Biomphalaria.Monthly ... -
Effect of Different Poultry Manure on the Performance of Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum mill)
(American Journal of Agriculture, 2023)Purpose: Tomato is one of the most popular and versatile vegetables in the world and organic production with high yields of desirable quality are a target of many producers. However, the yield of tomatoes in Uganda are ... -
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT POULTRY MANURE TYPES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF TOMATOES (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill)
(Bishop Stuart University, 2022)Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) is one of the most popular and versatile vegetables in the world, and organic production with high yields of desirable quality are a target of many producers. However, the yield ... -
Effect of land use change and slope position on soil organic carbon in Kitabi Watershed Rwanda
(Kitabi College of Conservation and Environmental Management (KCCEM) C/O Rwanda Development Board (RDB), 2015-11-09)Soil organic carbon (SOC) is widely used as a proxy for soil health and soil fertility. Land use change(LUC) has been implicated as one of the factors leading to the loss of SOC and increased release of green house gases ... -
Effect of Seasonal Rainfall and Other Environmental Changes, On Snail Density And Infection Rates With Schistosoma Mansoni Fifteen Years after the Last Snails’ Study In Kigungu, Entebbe, Uganda
(East African Medical Journal, 2008-11)Background: The last study on snail population density in relation to rainfall pattern in Kigungu canoe landing and recreational sites on Lake Victoria shore was earlier carried out about fifteen years ago. This study also ... -
EFFECT OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON THE ADOPTION OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES BY FARMERS IN UGANDA
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023)This study assessed how stakeholder engagement strategies used by SNV-TIDE project in planning, capacity building and resource mobilisation influenced the adoption of improved forages in Isingiro District, Southwestern ... -
Effect of Water Harvesting Practices on Sustainable Maize Produc tion among Smallholder Farmers in Water Scarce Areas of Ibanda District2023
(Enliven Archive, 2023-04-29)This study was conducted to find out the effect of rainwater harvesting on sustainable maize production in Bisheshe and Nyamarebe Sub counties, Ibanda district. Specifically, the study was conducted to establish the water ... -
Effect of Water Harvesting Practices on Sustainable Maize Production among Smallholder Farmers in Water Scarce Areas of Ibanda District
(Journal of Crop Technology and Agricultural Science, 2023)This study was conducted to find out the effect of rainwater harvesting on sustainable maize production in Bisheshe and Nyamarebe Sub counties, Ibanda district. Specifically, the study was conducted to establish the water ... -
The Effect of Water Quality on Aquaculture Produc 3 tivity in Ibanda District, Uganda
(MDPI, 2021)Water quality plays a substantial role in maximizing fish productivity. Despite the efforts made by government to improve fish production, there are general complaints about small size of fish produced in aquaculture ... -
The Effect Peri- Urban Farming on Food Security among Smallholder Farmers in Mbarara Municipality
(Bishop Stuart University, 2020)The study determined the effect peri- urban farming on food security among smallholder farmers in Mbarara Municipality. The specific objectives included to; identify and document the different kinds of agro-enterprises ... -
Effectiveness of Chia Seed Plant Powder in Comparison with Malathion in the Control of Bean Weevils
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2023)The primary objective of the research was to contribute to the control of storage pests in beans through the use of chia seed plant powder—an organic control method. The study adopted both descriptive and correlational ... -
Effectiveness of Intercropping Cabbage with Lemon Grass on the Control of Cabbage Aphids in Masheruka Sub-County, Sheema District
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023)Cabbage has gained popularity as both food and cash crop across the globe. However, its production is still constrainedby major insect pests and diseases. Aphids are on record as the most damaging pests of cabbage. ... -
Effectiveness of Intercropping Cabbage with Lemon Grass on the Control of Cabbage Aphids in Masheruka Sub-County, Sheema District2023
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023)Cabbage has gained popularity as both food and cash crop across the globe. However, its production is still constrainedby major insect pests and diseases. Aphids are on record as the most damaging pests of cabbage. ... -
Effects of Labor Saving and Production Enhancement Technologies on Cotton Production in Omiya Anyima Sub County-Kitgum District.
(Ocira Denish, 2022)The study made an assessment of the effects of labor saving and production enhancement technologies on cotton production in Omiya Anyima sub County-Kitgum District. The specific objectives were to: identify the types of ...