Uganda

Incidence of Cereal Stemborer Parasitoids and Establishment of Cotesia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in Eastern Uganda

Maize productivity in Uganda is constrained by insect pests among other factors. The lepidopterous stalk borers are the most damaging pests on maize in Uganda. A […]

Effect of Seed Dressing and Some Cultural Practices on Bean Fly (Ophiomyia sp), Bean Aphid (Aphis fabae) and Fusarium Root Rots on Beans in Iganga District

Farm trials in Iganga district were conducted to determine the effect of seed dressing and earthing-up on bean fly incidence and damage.

Influence of Minimum Insecticide Application on Insect Pest Populations and Yield of Cowpeas in Kumi District

Insect pests are a major constraint to cowpea production in Kumi. To mitigate against the pest problem, many farmers use insecticides, applied up to over 8 […]

On-farm Post-harvest Management of Bruchids in Beans and Cowpeas

Seven post-harvest treatments of common beans, Phaseolus vulgaris L.., including three botanical treatments (Mexican marigold , lantana, and tobacco), an ash treatment, a solar heat treatment, […]

Understanding Farmer Knowledge of Cowpea Production and Pest Management in Eastern Uganda

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Farmer Open Day and Field Training

Farmer open days were conducted at each of the four research sites in Iganga and Kumi Districts. Each field day was conducted in collaboration with farmers […]

Development of an Integrated Striga Management Strategy and Innovative Complementary Approaches

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  • Start Date: 1993
  • End Date: 1998
  • Project Code: Not Available
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Comparative Performance of cv Igola-1 and Other Local Groundnut Cultivars for the Control of Rosette Disease

In Uganda, as in many other countries of sub-Saharan Africa, groundnut rosette is widespread, and especially destructive on late planted crops. Rosette is a virus disease […]

  • Start Date: 1993
  • End Date: 1998
  • Project Code: Not Available
  • Lead University:

Management of Insect Pests on Millet and Sorghum

Researcher performed on-farm research on the management of insect pests of pearl millet

  • Start Date: 1993
  • End Date: 1998
  • Project Code: Not Available
  • Lead University:

The Enhancement of Sorghum Germplasm for Stability, Productivity, and Utilization

The goal of this project is to reduce the risks of production of sorghum for grain through the enhancement of genetic potentials by creating germplasm pools, […]