Browsing Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Environment Collections by Title
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Acacia Trees Enhance Soil Nitrogen That Influences Grass Crude Protein In African Rangelands
(Bishop Stuart University, 2018-06)The study found out the impact of acacia trees on soil nitrogen and how this nitrogen consequently influences the grass crude protein in Sanga rangeland. Four 100×100m plots were randomly selected in a vast area, five ... -
Acute and Sub-Acute Toxicity of Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Rumex abyssinica Jacq. (Polygonaceae) and Mentha spicata L. (Lamiaceae)
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc, 2014-03-20)Rumex abyssinica Jacq. (Polygonaceae) is locally used in management of allergies and female reproductive healthcare; whereas Mentha spicata L. (Lamiaceae) is used to treat gastrointestinal and respiratory distress, dandruff, ... -
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY OF ESSENTIAL OILS OF CymbopogoncitratusStapf. IN MICE
(International Journal of Advanced Information Science and Technology, 2016-02)The purpose of this study was to assess the acute oral toxicity profile of the essential oils of lemon grass that is used as a natural food and medicinal flavor.The oil was obtained by steam distillation of 4.6 kg of fresh ... -
Acute toxicity, antipyretic and antinociceptive study of the crude saponin from an edible vegetable:
(International Formulae Group, 2012)Vernonia amygdalina is commonly used for food and health purposes. Processing of the leaf for food is aimed at removing bitter tasting antinutritional principles like saponins. This study was designed to determine the ... -
Adoption of Soil Conservation through Collective Actions in Southwestern Uganda
(2017)In developing countries, access to and use of renewable natural resources are essential for rural livelihoods to thrive. Hence, cooperation in the management of natural resources is increasingly an important strategy that ... -
ADOPTION OF SOIL CONSERVATION THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
(African Crop Science Society, 2017)In developing countries, access to and use of renewable natural resources are essential for rural livelihoods to thrive. Hence, cooperation in the management of natural resources is increasingly an important strategy that ... -
ADOPTION OF SOIL CONSERVATION THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
(African Crop Science Society, 2017)In developing countries, access to and use of renewable natural resources are essential for rural livelihoods to thrive. Hence, cooperation in the management of natural resources is increasingly an important strategy that ... -
ADOPTION OF SUPPLEMENTARY FEEDING IN SMALLHOLDER DAIRY CATTLE PRODUCTION IN MBARARA DISTRICT
(American Journal of Agriculture, 2022)Purpose: This study sought to assess the level of adoption of supplementary feeding, associated socioeconomic factors and the relationship between supplementary feeding and dairy cattle production among smallholder ... -
Adverse impact of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt on farmers’ livelihoods in Eastern and Central Africa
(African Journal of Plant Science, 2015-07)Banana is a key crop in the livelihoods of many people in the Great Lakes region of East and Central Africa. For more than a decade now, the crop has been threatened by Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) which has spread ... -
Adverse impact of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt on farmers’ livelihoods in Eastern and Central Africa
(2015-07)Banana is a key crop in the livelihoods of many people in the Great Lakes region of East and Central Africa. For more than a decade now, the crop has been threatened by Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) which has spread ... -
Agriculture MOOCs to enhance lifelong learning in Higher Education Institutions and food security in developing countries
(2021)While agriculture professionals, researchers, students among other people are continually seeking to increase their knowledge and skills, AgMOOCs offer good opportunity to fill this gap. The overall objective of this ... -
An alternative Sustainable Source of Protein for Humans and Animals
(2000)The consumption of insects (also called entomophagy) is traditionally practiced by more than two billion people worldwide; around 524 insect species are estimated to be consumed in Africa, 349 in Asia, 679 in the America, ... -
Animal-Plant Interaction
(Research Gate, 2017-01)The study was based on 107 studies and data concerning disperser species, plant species and family, fruit type and size, seed size plant life form and the habitat, were presented in matrix form. Data from this matrix were ... -
The antiplasmodial and radical scavenging activities of flavonoids of Erythrina burttii.
(Elserver, 2012)The acetone extract of the root bark of Erythrina burttii showed in vitro antiplasmodial activity against the chloroquine-sensitive (D6) and chloroquine-resistant (W2) strains of Plasmodium falciparum with IC50 values of ... -
APPRAISAL PRACTICES AND TEACHING METHODS IN ISINGIRO NORTH CONSTITUENCY PRIMARY SCHOOLS OF ISINGIRO DISTRICT
(Bishop Stuart University, 2022-05)The study was about appraisal practices and teaching methods in Isingiro North Constituency Primary Schools. It was guided by the following objectives; to examine indicators of appraisal practices, to assess the level ... -
Assessing the Impact of NAADS Programme on Agricultural Economic Performance in Mbarara District - Uganda
(Department of Economics and Management, Bishop Stuart University, 2019-04-30)This study was conducted on assessing the impact of NAADS programme on agricultural economic performance in Mbarara district. Agricultural Economic performance was assessed in terms of household income and commercialization. ... -
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF FARMYARD MANURE AND NPK FERTILIZER APPLICATION ON BANANA YIELDS IN SHUUKU TOWN COUNCIL, SHEEMA DISTRICT, WESTERN UGANDA
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023)The Experiment was on the effect of Farmyard Manure and NPK Fertilizer on banana yields in Shuuku Town council, Sheema district. It was guided by three objectives which were, determining the effect of Farmyard Manure ... -
Bee Keeping and Coffee Production as Potential Alternative Livelihoods for Coffee Farmers in Sheema District
(International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 2023-02)To ensure sustainable living standards for coffee farmers, integrating coffee plantations with bee keeping would be a potential alternative livelihood option since beekeeping contributes additional incomes from the sale ... -
Can Governance in Revenue Sharing Be a Pathway for a Win-win Situation between People’s Livelihood Improvement and Conservation?
(Peer Review Research Publishing System, 2015-05)This paper establishes the importance of good governance in improving local livelihoods and support for conservation. The study uses empirical realities from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, an afromontane Gorilla sanctuary ... -
Can Recognition and Respect of Forest Resource Rights save Echuya Central Forest Reserve? A Precursor for Appropriate Collaborative Forest Management
(Journal of Biodiversity Management & Forestry, 2022-07)Recognition and respect for tenure and forest resource rights has for long been considered essential for policy makers to promote forest conservation. Several initiatives have indeed been undertaken to promote recognition ...
