Makerere University Journal of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

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The mandate of Makerere University Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (MUJAES) is to disseminate research finds in key areas covering agricultural, food, forestry, and environmental sciences. MUJAES publishes 2 issues per year. Papers are available online, with occasional prints.

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Variation in plasma luteinising hormone levels, return to ostrus and ovulation rates in sows on different planes of sorghum based rations

Twenty one gilts were fed two levels of lactation rations nested within two levels of gestation rations to evaluate the effect of level of feeding on reproductive parameters. Twelve sows were given each of two levels of feeding (High (H) a...

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Nutritive value of selected forages on the coastal region rangelands of Tanzania

Although the nutritive value of forage species is of paramount importance to livestock production, it is largely unknown for most rangelands of East Africa. A study was carried out on a rangeland area west of the Ruvu floodplains, Bagamoyo...

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The effects of inter-cropping maize with beans on maize diseases infestation

A study was carried out to assess the effects of inter-cropping maize with beans on maize diseases infestation Eight diseases were recorded to affect maize with maize streak virus, northern leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum), gray leaf spo...

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Characterising low production patches in cropped fields of the Kigezi highlands, Uganda.

Intensification of land use has led to land degradation over much of the African highlands. One of the indicators of this degradation are the low production patches of land within cropped fields that have captured farmers' attention and de...

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Genetic studies and transgressive segregation for large seeds in cowpea

Two cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) varieties, Kanannado and IT97D-941-1 with average seed size of 27.0 g 100' seeds and 15 g 100' seeds, respectively, were crossed in the screenhouse. Sufficient backcrosses, F, and F, populations toget...

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Sicklepod in improved fallow management: Distribution in natural habitat, diversity and phenology

Increasing weed infestation is the primary factor leading to fallow farming, but has not received as much attention as the rejuvenation of soil fertility. Studies were carried out in the early and late growing seasons in 1997 on-farm at Ap...

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Germination of seeds of sicklepod as affected by pre-germination treatments, fruit maturity and depth of sowing: Implication in sown fallow management

Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia) is a multipurpose plant with potentials in improved bush fallow management. Studies were carried out in 1997 and 1998 in the laboratory, nursery and on the field in Ibadan, Nigeria to understand its germinatio...

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Seed-borne fungi associated with farmer saved rice seed in Uganda and their effect on germination

Seventy seed samples from three districts of Uganda, namely, Bugiri, Pallisa, and Lira were examined by the blotter method for fungal infection at Makerere University. Twenty different seed-borne fungi were identified and their incidence a...

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Screening tomato varieties for phytonutrients productivity and yield performance

Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) and other vegetables, bean and fruits contain a number of phytonutrients, which are a useful source of energy, metabolic structural material and antioxidants. Additionally, they may boost the immune...

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The influence of arbuscular mycorrhizae fungus, mulch and fertiliser application on the yield of yams in an agroforestry system in southwestern Nigeria

The effects of chemical fertiliser and arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) inoculation, and mulching on tuber yield of breeder selected cultivars and unselected landraces of Dioscorea rotundata Poir, and Dioscorea alata was studied in an agrofores...

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The effect of tillage, cropping system, variety, and nitrogen fertilizer levels on maize production

Climate variability and declining soil fertility are constraining agricultural productivity in Uganda. Climate smart agricultural practices are needed to improve the situation. The study tested four practices: cropping system, variety, til...

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Induced systemic resistance using non-pathogenic microorganisms for the control of black sigatoka in banana

Black sigatoka is a devastating disease of banana caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis. Existing cultural and chemical strategies to control the disease have not been successful. Pseudomonas fluorescence, a plant growth promoting rhizobacter...

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Potential for improving sawing performance in low-technology environments: insights for decision-support in Uganda’s plantation sawmills

Optimizing sawing decisions in timber processing is a challenge due to the multiplicity of variables involved. This is more pronounced in developing countries, characterized by low-technology environments and reliance on human judgment to...