Browsing Department of Environmental Science by Title
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Genetic dynamics of fusarium xylarioides: key to the management of coffee wilt disease in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-07)Fusarium xylarioides (F. xylarioides) is a vascular fungal pathogen that causes Coffee Wilt Disease (tracheomycosis). The pathogen is only endemic to Robusta coffee in Uganda while Arabica coffee is immune to it, yet Robusta ... -
The impact of floricultural activities on vegetation cover and water quality in Lutembe Bay Wetland, namulanda, Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08)Floriculture is becoming a key activity around most of the wetlands in Uganda since they provide quick avenues for disposal of effluents. In a bid to understudy the impacts of such floricultural activities on water quality ... -
Impact of implementation of community-based wetland management plan on the conservation of lake Mulehe wetland in Kisoro, Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)Increased encroachment, mismanagement and degradation of wetland resources such as Lake Mulele in Uganda has called for continuous involvement of surrounding people into their management. The Ugandan government and other ... -
Investigating changes in climatic dry conditions across the water management zones in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)Prolonged insufficient precipitation associated with evapotranspiration affects society in various ways such as wilting of crops. Studies with comprehensive analyses of climatic droughts while considering hydro-climatic ... -
An overview of significant influences and formative experiences on the development of adults’ environmental awareness in nine countries
(Taylor&Francis Online: Environmental Education Research, 2006-07-28)This article, like the preceding one in this special issue of the journal, examines the relative importance of various categories of influence and formative life experiences on the development of environmental educators’ ... -
Potential of push-pull technology options for managing fall armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) in Maize
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)Fall armyworm is a key insect pest of maize. Without proper management, the pest can cause maize yield losses in the range of 8-21 million tones. It has been through application of synthetic pesticides, use of natural ... -
The use of stakeholder analysis in integrated watershed management
(Mountain Research and Development., 2013-05-01)In the Ngenge watershed, at Mt. Elgon in the eastern Ugandan highlands, agricultural practices cause serious soil erosion problems and subsequent decrease in soil and water quality. Attempts to manage soil erosion through ... -
Wetland degradation and carbon sequestration potential – a case of Lubigi wetland, Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)Wetlands are known for their high carbon sequestration potential owing to their high biomass content per unit area. This is however changing due to human needs to convert them to various land use types. The aim of this ...