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Reactions of pineapple cultivars to pineapple heart rot disease in central Uganda
(Elsevier: Crop Protection., 2020-09)Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) is an important fruit crop in Uganda ranking third as a major fruit crop after banana and citrus globally. However, pineapple production in Uganda is threatened by the recent outbreaks ... -
Response of common bean genotypes grown in soil with normal or limited moisture, with special reference to the nutrient phosphorus
(MDPI : Agronomy, 2018-07-30)Drought and phosphorus deficiency in the soil are the major production limitations of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study measured the yield responses of low phosphorus-tolerant common ... -
Soil moisture dynamics under different tillage practices in cassava–sorghum based cropping systems in eastern Uganda
(Elsevier: Ecohydrology & Hydrobiology, 2013)Soil moisture storage in the root zone determines availability of water in crop production, but there is limited attention on water resource management in cassava–sorghum production systems. Soil moisture content was higher ... -
Soil organic carbon and nitrogen decomposition in fecal manure of cattle fed browse/maize silages
(Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2014)Soil organic carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) decomposition in fecal manure of cattle fed browses of Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus), Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) and Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) browse/maize silage ...