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 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 Response of yam landraces and hybrid lines to nematode attack in Uganda Joseph. Mudiope Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a major food crop in Africa and in Uganda, it is considered a famine-researve food crop. However, the crop faces a complex of constraints, especially susceptibility to nematodes and limited research attention. In an… RUF-35443 1998 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 Variations in field populations, disease development, and yield losses associated with Exserohilum turcicum on maize in Uganda Ekwamu Adipala Virulence patterns, mating types, disease development, and yield losses associated with Exserohilum turcicum from Uganda were investigated. Maize differentials containing Ht1, Ht2, Ht3 or HtN genes were resistant to 215 Ugandan isolates te… RUF-35409 1992 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
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Determination of economic injury levels and economic thresholds of Aphis craccivora and Maruca vitrata on cowpea Martin Ameu Experiments were carried out in Serere Agricultural and Animal Production Research Institute (SAARI) with the aim of establishing the economic injury levels and economic thresholds of aphids and pod borers on cowpea. The experiment to est… RUF-35403 2004 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Significance of infected planting materials and alternative hosts of fusarium Xylariodes steyaery in transmission of coffee wilt disease Geofrey. Lubadde In Uganda, Coffee is a major export crop with robusta coffee forming the greater bulk of the coffee export, However, production is constrained by coffee wilt disease (tracheomycosis) caused by Fusarium xylarioides Steyaert. The disease was… RUF-35395 2004 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Factors influencing access to agricultural information by commercial urban farmers in Kampala city, Uganda F. Ssegujja Commercial urban farming in Kampala is greatly challenged by inability to access agricultural information and agricultural department's lack of knowledge on farmers' information needs. In addition absence of designated areas for agricultur… RUF-35392 2011 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
