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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 ... -
Effects of Post-Harvest Handling on Maize Farmers’ Income in Nkoma Sub County Kamwenge District
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023)This study was on the effect of post-harvest handling on maize farmers’ income in Nkoma Sub County, Kamwenge District. The study objectives were to: identify post-harvest handling technologies and practices on maize ... -
Effects of Rainwater Harvesting Technologies on Sustainable agricultural Production in Ntutsi and Mijwala Sub-counties, Sembabule District
(International Journal of Natural Sciences: Current and Future Research Trends (IJNSCFRT), 2023)Despite the benefits of rainwater harvesting technologies on enhancing sustainable agricultural production, farmer still face the number of huddles in implementing such technologies like lack of knowledge, limited space, ... -
THE EFFICACY OF FOLIAR FERTILIZER APPLICATION ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF CABBAGES (Brassica oleracea) IN BUTUNDUZI SUB- COUNTY, KYENJOJO DISTRICT.
(Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 2023)CABBAGE is an important food, medicinal and cash crop in Uganda that increasing its production and productivity must be emphasized. The yield and quality of cabbage head are partly influenced by fertilizers application ... -
Epidemiology and geography of Schistosoma mansoni in Uganda: implications for planning control
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2004-03)Intestinal schistosomiasis caused by infection with Schistosoma mansoni is a widespread public health problem in Uganda. Although long known to be endemic, its current distribution within the country equires updating of ... -
An ethnobotanical documentation of medicinal plants used by local communities around Kibale National Park, A case of Kanyawara, Kanyansowera and Ibura Villages
(Bishop Stuart University, 2016-05)Currently there is rapid loss of traditional knowledge and practices due to their dependency on oral transformation, impacts of modern cultural transformation, and rapid land degradation. Ethno botanical documentation of ... -
EVALUATION AND ADOPTION OF BIOFORTIFIED BEAN VARIETIES IN SHEEMA AND NTUNGAMO DISTRICTS, SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA.
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023)The study's main objective was to evaluate the adoption of biofortified bean varieties in Sheema and Ntungamo Districts, Southwestern Uganda. It was limited to identifying the social and economic factors that affect the ...