Browsing Master of Science in Agro-Ecology (Dissertations) by Issue Date
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Livelihood strategies and the Conservation of shea butter tree
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-07)This study sought to examine the influence of livelihood strategies towards the conservation of Shea butter tree in Lira Palwo, Agago District. The influence of the changes in livelihood strategies seemed to have a big ... -
Socio-economic factors affecting women’s involvement in coffee production in Kirumba Sub-county, Rakai district, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-08-01)The study examined the social economic factors affecting women involvement in coffee production in Kirumba Sub-county Rakai District. Data was collected using structured questionnaire, focus group discussion, documentary ... -
Factors that affect rice production in agro ecological ecosystems in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-09-01)The research study examines factors that affect rice production in 3 Agro-ecological Ecosystems in Uganda and determinants of its yield, based on data obtained from a field survey; with research design survey method, through ... -
Efficacy of neem tree extract on white cabbage aphid, brevicoryne brassicae control
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-09-01)A field study was carried out to investigate the efficacy of Neem tree extracts (root, bark and leaves) to control aphids in cabbage under smallholder farming systems. The objectives were to identify the effective dose of ... -
Impact of soil conservation measures on soil organic carbon stocks in the South Western Highlands
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10)Land degradation caused by erosion is one of the greatest environmental threats that hamper agricultural production in the south western highlands of Uganda, the causes include: over cultivation, overgrazing, slash and ... -
Adoption of climate smart technologies by selected smallholder farmers of kigorobya and buseruka sub counties in Hoima district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-09)The study sought to investigate the adoption of climate smart technologies among selected smallholder farmers in Buseruka and Kigorobya sub-counties in Hoima district. The study had three objectives; evaluating the impacts ...
