Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of sweet potato variety dissemination approaches used by researchers in East and Central Uganda Patience Byaruhanga Sweet potato research in Uganda has led to development and release of many varieties by the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCCRI) of the National Agricultural Research Organsation (NARO). The researchers have used three majo… RUF-35550 2008 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Impact assessment of sorghum research and technology dissemination in eastern Uganda Irene N.S. Musebe The government of Uganda has been funding sorghum research and technology dissemination for over two decades. In Eastern Uganda priority research agenda for sorghum in the said last decades has been development of improved crop varieties t… RUF-35548 2007 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterisation of the spatial prevalence and contribution of malaria to paddy rice yield loss in Bugiri district David Nanfumba Malaria is one of the water related diseases that is believed to reduce the available labour in agriculture especially in the paddy rice farming systems which serve as breeding grounds. The breeding habitats, their bio-physical properties … RUF-35541 2008 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Impact of climate change and anthropogenic pressures on degradation and loss of wetlands in two ago-ecological zones of Lesotho T. Nkheloane There is sparse information on the wetlands of Lesotho in terms of their characteristics, climate change impacts, management and coverage and there is a growing concern on high levels of degradation observed in these ecosystems. Thus the m… RUF-35532 2012 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Cross-mating and oviposition behaviour between strains of Cotesia sesamiae cameron (Hymenoptera: braconidae) from Kitale, Mombasa and Mount Kenya. Jane Ndegi Mugambi Stemborers cause 50% yield losses in cereal crops including maize, sorghum and sugarcane. In Kenya, stemborers include Busseola fusca, B. phaia, Sesamia calamistis, Eldana saccharina, Chilo orichalcociliellus and C. partellus. Control opti… RUF-35523 2010 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Combining ability for multiple resistance to turcicum leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum) and maize streak virus disease Luka Atwok Opio Awata Maize foliar diseases are the most important impediments to increased maize production in Uganda. The main objectives of the studies reported in this thesis were (i) to characterise inbred lines for resistance to Turcicum leaf blight and m… RUF-35514 2012 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Species abundance, composition and colonization behaviour of Malaria vectors in a semi-arid ecosystem of Baringo District, Kenya Okello Samuel Arum Malaria is one of the public health problems facing people in many parts of Kenya including semi-arid areas. It is caused by an infectious bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes. To effectively implement malaria control program, the knowledge… RUF-35509 2011 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Row arrangement and nitrogen effects on growth yield of sorghum-legume intercrops Charles Owuor Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor L. Moech] production in eastern Uganda is largely done in intercrops with legumes, especially beans [Phaseolus vulgaris], groundnuts [Arachis hypogea], Pigeon pea [Cajanus cajan] and Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata L. Wa… RUF-35495 2005 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Pathogen variation and quantification of pythium species bean fields in Uganda Julius Mukalazi In Uganda, a major pathogen genus causing severe phaseolus bean root rot, particularly in South western, is Pythium. But there is no information on the different pythium species associated with bean root rots nor about impact of use of org… RUF-35492 2004 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The effect of soybean based products on weight gain among malnourished children under five years in Ruhango district of Rwanda Marguerite Niyibituronsa Malnutrition in Rwanda is a public health problem especially in the Southern Province. Approximately 52% of children under five are chronically malnourished. This leads to learning impairments, stunted growth, and low adult productivity in… RUF-35480 2013 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The adoption of the recommended methods of controlling African cassava mosaic virus disease: a case in Luweero district, Uganda Christopher Bukenya A lot of research has been done on African cassava mosaic virus (ACMV) and its control. Attention now is being turned on the adoption of the currently recommended ACMV control methods by farmers. The purpose of the study was to determine a… RUF-35466 1994 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The African cassava mosaic virus (ACMV) in South-West Uganda Moses Simwogerere A number of constraints exists in cassava production in Uganda. These include diseases, pests, weeds and socio-economic factors. The most serious disease problem being the African cassava mosaic disease (ACMV). This is not a new disease in… RUF-35460 1994 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Influence of infected corn residue as a source of primary inoculum of Cercospora zeae-maydis (Tehon and Daniels) the cause of gray leaf spot of corn R.X. Nilceu Nazareno The influence of infected corn residue on the epidemiology of gray leaf spot was studied in Ohio. The overwinter survival of the pathogen in infected tissue was evaluated in samples maintained on the soil surface, or buried 5 to 10 cm, du… RUF-35457 1992 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Disease of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. gaertn.) in Uganda Ekwamu Adipala During the period 1976-1978 a study of finger millet diseases was undertaken at the university farm Kabanyolo. It was found that the most important diseases were blast, cylindrosporium leaf spot, tar spot, sclerotium wilt and bacterial bli… RUF-35455 1980 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Variation in pathogenicity and cultural characteristics of pyricularia grisea isolates from finger millet Doreen Kabasindi Wandera Blast disease cauased by pyricularia grisea (Cooke) Sacc., is one of the major constraints limiting finger millet production in Uganda. This study characterized six representative isolatesof P. grisea obtained from the major finger millet … RUF-35453 1995 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Weed effects on growth and yield of cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) Richard Sebuliba-Mutumba An investigation was carried out at Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) to determine the effect of weed management regimes and weed population density on growth and yield of cowpeas (vigna unguiculata L. Walp). Weeds in a cowpea… RUF-35449 1995 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A study of the effects of Nitrogen , phosphorus and potassium fertilizers on the dry matter yield and chemical composition of amaranthus hybridus sub-species hybridus (green head) Ekwamu Adipala Plots of amaranthus hybridus sub-species hybridus (green head) were treated with N, P, and K fertilizers and sampled at a six day interval from day 42 to day 60 after sowing to determine the effect on DM yield and the resultant chemical co… RUF-35445 1980 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Host resistance and epidemiology of African cassava mosaic virus disease in different agroecologies of Uganda Blasto Akiiki Byabakama The African cassava mosaic disease (ACMD) is a major production constraint of cassava in Uganda. It is caused by a geminivirus (ACMV) that is transmitted by the whitefly vector (Bemisia tabaci) and disseminated by man through infected cutt… RUF-35442 1996 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Integration of cultural practices with insecticide applications in the management of cowpea pests Jeninah Karungi A diagnostic survey and on-station trials done in Eastern Uganda in phase one of the cowpea project identified Aphis craccivora (koch), Megarulothrips sjostedti (Trybom), Maruca vitrata (Fabricius) and pod sucking bugs (Clavigralla tomento… RUF-35439 1999 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Variability in late blight severity and pathogen population in Uganda Julius Mukalazi In Uganda, it is suspected that late blight (Phytophora infestants) is largely responsible for the low tuber yields of potato. However, there is no quantitative information on the variability in occurrence of late blight disease in the cou… RUF-35434 2000 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Fungal microflora causing maize ear rots in Uganda Godfrey Sseruwu Maize is susceptible to a number of ear rot fungi, which cause reduction in yield, quality and feed value of the grains. The most common causative agents are Fusarium moniliforme J Shed. and Stenocarpella maydis (Berk). Associated with the… RUF-35429 2003 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 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 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 Vector transmission and epidemiology of banana streak virus in Uganda Jerome Kubiriba Banana streak virus (BSV) causes a devastating disease of bananas in Uganda. screenhouse studies have demonstrated vector transmission in other locations, but there is no published records of field transmission. Understanding the transmiss… RUF-35415 2000 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
