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 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 Relative susceptibility of sweet potato varieties and clones to major diseases in Central Uganda Christopher Oyeng Sweet potato is ranked as the third most important food staple in Uganda after cassava and banana. However, Alternaria leaf spot and stem blight and sweet potato virus disease (SPVD) are reportedly causing considerable yield reduction on t… RUF-35494 2002 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 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 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 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 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 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 Effect of intercropping maize (Zea mays) and potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) on yield and incidence of major potato pests Michael Ebwongu A study to investigate the effect of intercropping maize and potato on crop yield and the incidence of potato aphids and leafhoppers was conducted at Namulonge Agricultural and Animal Production Research Institute (NAARI), during the 1994 … RUF-35464 1996 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 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 Interaction between turcicum leaf blight and maize streak virus disease in maize Patrick Okori The effects of concomitant infection by exserohilum turcicum and maize streak virus (MSV) were quantified in one susceptible maize inbred line. Infection by MSV masked symptom expression of Turcicum leaf blight. In general, plant leaf area… RUF-35421 1997 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Some aspects of epidemiology of sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) in Uganda George Bigirwa Studies on Peronosclerospora sorghi (weston and uppal) C. G.Shaw the causal agent of sorghum downy mildew (SDM), were conducted in response to the increased occurrence of the disease in Uganda. The geographic distribution of SDM on maize, … RUF-35418 1997 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
