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Morphological identification and in vitro efficacy of fungicides in control of phytophthora causing pineapple heart rot disease in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2016-12)
Pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr) production in Uganda is being constrained by a diversity of
factors including pineapple heart rot disease (PHRD). Information on PHRD causal pathogen is
limited. Also, management options ...
Farmers' personal characteristics in assuring agricultural productivity: lessons from sweet potato farmers in Teso, Uganda
(Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 2010)
Farmers constantly require incentives to stay in production. This paper discusses findings on farmers' personal characteristics salient in production among sweet potato farmers from the study done in Teso, Uganda. Both ...
Participation or legitimisation? Assessment of quality of participation in farmer learning video production in central Uganda
(Taylor&Francis online: The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2019-11-19)
This study assessed the quality of participation in farmer learning video (FLV) production by examining opportunities for actors’ participation and the extent of incorporation of their interests.
Design/methodology/approach: ...
Molecular identification and pathogenicity of phytophthora species causing pineapple heart rot disease in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-12)
Pineapple (Ananas cosmosus L.Merrill) has enormous potential for nutritional and health
benefits, foreign exchange earnings, industrial growth and development in Uganda. The
production of this crop is on the decline, ...
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 ...
The potential of ensiled browse/maize forage mixtures of calljandra, gljricidia and leucaena for dairy cattle feeding
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2005-03)
The potential of ensiled browse/maize fodder mixtures of Callianc/ra calothyrsus, Gliricidia sepium or Leucaena leucocephala for dairy cattle feeding was assessed in five experiments. Experiment 1 examined the fermentation ...
Genetic diversity and resistance to cassava brown streak disease in central Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2019-11)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), a common food security crop in many sub-Saharan African countries is being threatened by cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) which causes up to 100% yield loss in susceptible varieties. ...
Determination of mealybug population density for transmission of pineapple mealybug wilt disease in Central Uganda
(International Journal of Agronomy, 2024-01)
Pineapple mealybug wilt disease (PMWD) is a complex and most destructive viral disease constraining pineapple production
world over. Pineapple mealybug wilt disease is transmitted by mealybugs (Dysmicoccus species). ...
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 01 frontiersin.org Impact of conservation farming practices on Aspergillus population density, peanut aflatoxin level, and exposure risk in Zambia
(Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2024-01)
Aflatoxin contamination in peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) by aflatoxin producing Aspergillus spp. is a serious problem worldwide affecting human health and restricting trade. Recently, conservation agriculture practices ...