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Seed treatment with Bacillus bacteria improves maize production: a narrative review
(OJS, 2024-06)Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important crop in relation to its production and consumption. Production of maize is constrained by soil infertility and poor quality seed. Microbial technologies like seed treatment with Bacillus ... -
Transmission and diversity of pineapple mealybug wilt disease viruses in Central Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2020-07)Pineapple mealybug wilt disease (PMWD) is one of the latest breakouts of diseases attacking pineapple in Uganda. Although, first reported around 2009, the etiology and epidemiology is not fully elucidated. Pineapple mealybug ... -
Unravelling the potential benefits of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in cropping systems, nutritional, health, and industrial uses of its seeds – a review
(Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2024-06-11)Sesame (Sesamum indicum l.) is considered as one of the important oilseed crops produced throughout the world especially in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. Sesame crop is grown mainly for its highly nutritious ... -
Yield loss and resistance to pineapple heart rot disease on pineapple cultivars in central Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-12)Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr) is of tremendous importance as a fruit crop in Uganda. However, production in Uganda is currently threatened by outbreaks of pineapple heart rot disease (PHRD). PHRD is the most ... -
Yield response of newly released cassava genotypes and hybrid maize to intercropping and inorganic fertilizers in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-02)This study determined the effect of intercropping the newly developed cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) genotypes with hybrid maize (Longe 6H) and NPK fertilizer appljcation on the growth and yield of the component ...