Theses & Dissertations Open Access Optimisation of multiplex PCR and in vitro techniques for detection and elimination of sweetpotato viruses R.J. Rukarwa In sub-Saharan Africa, sweetpotato (Impomoea batatas L.) production is greatly constrained by sweetpotato virus disease (SPVD) complex. This study was conducted to assess the incidence of viruses in healthy-looking sweetpotato in Uganda an… RUF-35487 2008 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Introgression of the anthracnose resistance genes into selected commercial bean varieties using molecular markers Pheonah. Nabukalu The inheritance of anthracnose resistance of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) differential cultivar G 2333 to Colletotrichum lindemuthianum race 3 was studied in crosses of G2333 with the susceptible cultivars K132, K20D and GLP 585… RUF-35486 2008 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterization of southern African Colletotrichum lindemuthianum isolates using neutral and selective genetic markers P. Kachapulula Bean anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) is an important disease of common beans in Zambia, and in many tropical regions of the world. Epidemics may occur in cool, wet and humid regions of the world where susceptible cultivators a… RUF-35484 2010 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of sweet potato varieties response to sweet potato virus disease J.K. Mwololo Sweet potato is an important foo, feed and cash crop in Eastern Africa but its productivity is greatly reduced by the sweet potato virus disease (SPVD). Variety based tolerance to SPVD is greatly reduced by the sweet potato virus disease (… RUF-35481 2008 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Pathogenicity of yam parasitic nemtodes in Uganda Joseph. Mudiope Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a native tuber crop in Uganda that is considered a good candidate for overcoming food deficiencies in the famine stricken country. Despite its glory, nematodes have been a major hindrance to increased and sustainabl… RUF-35479 2005 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Diversity of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum and reaction of common bean germplasm to anthracnose disease J.B. Mwesigwa The production of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Uganda is largely constrained by bean anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum (Sacc.and Magn.), among other diseases. This pathogen is capable of causing total crop loss on suscep… RUF-35477 2009 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Variation in cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) based on single nucleotide polymorphisms, simple sequence repeats and phenotypic traits R.S. Kawuki This thesis presents results from four research objectives. The first objective presents analysis of cassava germplasm form six countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, D.R.C, and Madagascar) using 29 qualitative traits. Germplasm form … RUF-35475 2009 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Factors contributing to fishing and river bank cultivation of linthipe/Lilongwe river riparian communities: a case study of salima district Annie Bettie Kam'bwebwe. Zidana The study was conducted to investigate factors that influence farmers to cultivate along the river banks in Salima District, in the Central Region of Malawi. Using logit analysis the study revealed that household size, main occupation, edu… RUF-35471 2009 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Field evaluation of some cowpea lines for resistance to yellow blister disease (Synclytrium dolichi (Cooke gaum) and rust (Uromyces phaseoli (pers.) Winter var. Vignae arth.) Gonahasa Zephania. Mukalere Two hundred lines of Vigna unguiculate (L) Walp. Were planted in three replicates and data on the relative incidence and severity of Synchytrium dolichi (cooke) Arth. On each line was collected at a 14 day interval, from day 40 to day 60 a… RUF-35467 1989 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Brown spot disease of sugarcane caused by Cercospora longipes (butler) Mansoor. Simbwa-Bunnya The objective of this project was to investigate the biology, epidemiology and control of brown spot disease of sugarcane caused by Cercospora longipies so as to provide basic information which would enable cane breeders to recognize culti… RUF-35462 1976 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Downy mildew (Sclerospora sorghi (kulk) weston & uppal of sorghum (Sorghum vulgaris, pers in Uganda Samson Lukare. Kwaje Earlier observations on introduced varieties showed that sorghum downy mildew (SDM) could be a destructive disease of sorghum in Uganda. Hence a study was undertaken to screen number of locally grown sorghums, and these introduced varietie… RUF-35454 1975 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Variation in pathogenicity of Exserohilum turicicum and resistance of ohs10 and inbred maize lines to the pathogen in Uganda Fred. Ssango Northern leaf light of maize, incited by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum (Pass) Leonard and Suggs, is a devastating disease of maize in all maize growing regions of Uganda. Variation in pathogen firness, level of resistance to E.turcicum o… RUF-35451 1994 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Studies on intercropping sorghum with finger millet with special emphasis on genotype identification and mixture proportion C.K. Ssekabembe During the period 1980-81 two experiments were carried out at Kabanyolo University Farm, with the main objective of identifying suitable genotypes of inter-cropping sorghum with finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.). The subsidiary objectiv… RUF-35447 1983 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Influence of planting date and spacing on the incidence and severity of angular leaf spot and rust disease of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) S. Kiyingi-Ddamulira A 2X2X3 Factorial experiment was conducted at Kisozi Ranch, Gomba, during the 2nd rains of 1986 to determine the influence of two cultivators, two planting dates and three spacing’s on the incidence and severity of angular leaf spot (Phaeo… RUF-35438 1987 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Comparison of damage levels caused by Radopholus similis and Helicotylenchus multicinctus on bananas in Uganda Alex. Barekye Field surveys were done in 1997 and 1998 in Masaka district, Uganda, an area which is experiencing a decline in banana production, to assess level of damage caused by nematodes Radopholus similis and Helicotylenchus multicinctus at farm le… RUF-35436 1999 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The effects of physiological age and nutritional status of Solanum potato mother plants on the vitro growth and morphogenesis of shoots and micro tubers Margaret Ajonye In vitro plantlets and micro tubers can be induced form disinfested sprouts excised from potato tubers or nodal cuttings derived from green house potted plants. Studies were conducted to evaluate the performance of explants (sprouts tips) … RUF-35432 1996 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Sources of resistance to and spread of Cercospora zeae-maydis from inoculum source in maize Josephine A.O. Ayiga-Aluba Two field experiments were conducted to evaluate the performance of 142 progenies of Vo613Y x Pa405 bred in Ohio, USA for resistance to gray leaf spot (GLS) and study the spread of GLS form inoculated foci at two locations in central Ugand… RUF-35428 2000 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Population dynamics of pod bugs (hemiptera) and their damage on cowpea in Uganda M.Paul Nampala Field experiments were conducted during the growing seasons of 1999 and 2000 to study the population dynamics of pod bugs (Hemiptera) and their damage on cowpea in Uganda. The study aimed at determining the incidence, abundance and damage … RUF-35426 2002 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A study of quality of sesame seeds produced in Uganda P.J. Mudingotto A study on quality of sesame seeds produced in Uganda was done. The objectives of the study were to determine the health status and quality of sesame seeds produced in Uganda;evaluate locally available materials in Uganda for use as substr… RUF-35423 2002 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Integrating of host resistance, cultural methods and fungidal application for the management of late blight of potatoes in Uganda Peace. Kankwatsa Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary is the most damaging disease of potato in the highlands of Uganda. The objective of this study was to identify plausible disease management options for development of an integrat… RUF-35422 2001 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Reaction of maize genotypes in young stages to Cercospora zeae-maydis and influence of infested maize residue on progress and spread of gray leaf spot in central Uganda G. Asea Two studies were conducted to investigate the reaction of young and adult maize plants to Cercospora zeae-maydis in greenhouse and field conditions at two conditions at two locations in central Uganda. The greenhouse experiments were condu… RUF-35419 2001 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of time of harvest, storage duration and fungicide treatment on soybean health Ruth Kutuusa Kasenge Globally, one of the most recognized problems in soybean production is loss of seed viability. Similarly, In Uganda, this problem was noticed in the 1970s soon after the introduction of the crop in the country. Although several interventio… RUF-35416 2003 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Management of bacterial wilt of potato using rotation crops in southwestern Uganda Maureen. Katafiire Studies were conducted in the field, shade house and laboratory to explore different Ralstonia solanacearum management options for southwestern Uganda. The major objectives were to determine the effect of the crops commonly grown in rotati… RUF-35411 2004 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Cowpea marketing in Uganda: a case study of soroti and pallisa districts Charles Francis. Emaju Cowpea is a very important crop in Uganda, particularly among the north and northeastern tribes because of its versatility and economic importance. An increase in production of cowpea demands that reliable information on the marketing of c… RUF-35408 2000 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Occurrence of sweet potato to virus disease (spvd) and other viruses on sweet potato and the role of resistance and phytosanitation to control spvd in Uganda B. Bua This study was conducted to establish the prevalence and distribution of sweetpotato virus disease and other viruses infecting sweetpotato in Uganda, assess the level of resistance in the most commonly grown sweetpotato landraces in areas … RUF-35406 2004 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
