Theses & Dissertations Open Access Strategic nutrient management of field pea in southwestern Uganda Patrick. Musinguzi The highlands of southwestern Uganda account for the bulk of field pea ( Pisum sativum L.) produced and consumed in the country. The crop fetches a stable price, which is as high as that of beef, but it has remained outside the mainstream … RUF-35515 2007 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Optimal resource allocation in cowpea production systems in eastern Uganda Frances. Nakakawa This study focused on examining the allocation of farm resources by farmers engaged in cowpea production and developing optimal farm plans for cowpea production systems in Eastern Uganda. Earlier studies revealed that cowpea yields are bel… RUF-35508 2007 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Association between starch branching enzymes and modification of opaque-2 (o2) in quality protein maize Gerard. Oballim Maize is the most important cereal in Uganda and many other countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the main source of basal energy for humans, livestock and poultry. Maize is however deficient in two essential amino acids, lysine and trypt… RUF-35504 2009 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Molecular characterisation of Phytophthora infestans resistance genes in Solanum caripense and development of molecular markers for genetic mapping Joy Nakitandwe Genetic linkage maps were constructed for two parental genotypes of Solanum caripense. The maps consist of 240 molecular markers covering genetic distances of 1,080 cM (maternal) and 779 cM (paternal). These maps are a big milestone toward… RUF-35502 2007 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Yield stability analysis of late blight resistant potato selections J.M.K. Mulema Potato is an important source of food and income in the highlands of East Africa. Identification of superior genotypes for improved agronomic characteristics will enhance tuber yield. Seven promising clones from population B potato selecti… RUF-35498 2007 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 Participatory evaluation of sweet potato varieties response to virus infection in central Kenya P.W. Muturi Sweet potato is an important food and cash crop grown by small holder farmers but its productivity is limited by sweet potato virus disease (SPVD). Farmers' lack of disease free vines and inadequate knowledge on identification and manage… RUF-35490 2008 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The effect of barriers and mixed cropping on the epidemiology of Sweet potato virus disease (spvd) in central Uganda Ephrance. Tumuboine Field studies were conducted at Namulonge Agricultural and Animal Production Research Institute (NAARI) AND Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK), both located in central Uganda. The studies aimed at: a) de… RUF-35489 2003 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
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 Resistance to late blight and yield stability of SIFT and population B3 potato selections in Uganda Joy Nakitandwe The low average potato (solanum tuberosum L.) yields of only 7 Mt/ha and 13Mt/ha on farmers' fields in Uganda and Africa, respectively compared to 25 Mt/ha at Kalengyere Research station in Uganda have been attributed to, among other facto… RUF-35476 2003 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 Assessing the effectiveness of the contract system of agricultural extension with special focus on the enhancement of demand-driven processes in Mukono district Bernard Bonton Obaa The government of Uganda (GOU), under the Plan to Modernize Agriculture (PMA), is gradually phasing out the traditional public extension system in favour of a a private extension system. The private extension service provision is being coo… RUF-35472 2004 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 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 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
