2nd RUFORUM Regional Conf: Agronomy

Published

16 years ago

October 15, 2010

Second RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference

Agronomy

Effects of chicken and cattle manure on wheat production and soil properties in the high terrace and Karu soils in River Nile State in the Sudan

The effects of water stress on yield and water productivity of two newly released wheat varieties

Collection and documentation of Papaya germplasm in Kenya

Participatory management of Striga in cereal-based cropping systems in eastern Uganda

Potential of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) to improve soil physical properties of sandy soils in central Zimbabwe

Analysis of multipurpose uses and management of Zizphus spina-christi (L.) desf. in semi-arid Ethiopia: Implications for food security

Effect of varying Desmodium and maize harvesting regimes on their yields and growth attributes within the “Push- Pull” intercropping systems in Western Kenya

Nutrient content of vegetable amaranth (Amaranths cruentus L.) at different harvesting stages

Influence of temperature on yield of carrots

Evaluation of micro and macro propagation techniques of Gerbera (Gerbera Jamesonii) under different conditions

The effect of timing of earthing up on the performance of four Bambara groundnut landrace cultivars in the Mutasa District of Manicaland Province in Zimbabwe

Effect of temperature on maize sensitivity to acetochlor

Linkages between crop residues, termite prevalence, crop lodging and subsequent crop yield under conservation agriculture in Zimbabwe

Ethno-botanical and morphological characterisation of cocoyams (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott and Xanthosoma sagittifolum L. Schott) germplasm in Malawi

Conserve and screen premium value indigenous plant biodiversity and products on women smallholder farming systems of East Africa

Agronomic performance of potato population B3C2 genotypes in southwestern Uganda

Variability in carotenoid content among introduced yellow-fleshed cassava clones

Yield response of different local and hybrid rice varieties to different ponding depths of water

Association of seed coat colour with germination of three wild mustard species with agronomic potential

Analysis of oil quality and content from different Kenyan land races of Croton megalocarpus

Improving greengram production for nutritional diversification, income and food security in Uganda

An evaluation of the effect of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) on soil fertility of sandy soils in central Zimbabwe

Biotic constraints to passion fruit production in central and eastern provinces of Kenya

Sustainable crop production using hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) to enrich soil fertility and conserve soil moisture for maize cropping in smallholder farming systems in Zimbabwe

Back to Article: Background papers: Climate Change: Agronomy: Diseases: Pests: Plant Breeding: Natural Resource Management:

Second RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference

Agronomy

Nutrient content of vegetable amaranth (Amaranths cruentus L.) at different harvesting stages

Influence of temperature on yield of carrots

Evaluation of micro and macro propagation techniques of Gerbera (Gerbera Jamesonii) under different conditions

The effect of timing of earthing up on the performance of four Bambara groundnut landrace cultivars in the Mutasa District of Manicaland Province in Zimbabwe

Effect of temperature on maize sensitivity to acetochlor

Linkages between crop residues, termite prevalence, crop lodging and subsequent crop yield under conservation agriculture in Zimbabwe

Ethno-botanical and morphological characterisation of cocoyams (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott and Xanthosoma sagittifolum L. Schott) germplasm in Malawi

Conserve and screen premium value indigenous plant biodiversity and products on women smallholder farming systems of East Africa

Agronomic performance of potato population B3C2 genotypes in southwestern Uganda

Variability in carotenoid content among introduced yellow-fleshed cassava clones

Yield response of different local and hybrid rice varieties to different ponding depths of water

Association of seed coat colour with germination of three wild mustard species with agronomic potential

Analysis of oil quality and content from different Kenyan land races of Croton megalocarpus

Improving greengram production for nutritional diversification, income and food security in Uganda

An evaluation of the effect of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) on soil fertility of sandy soils in central Zimbabwe

Biotic constraints to passion fruit production in central and eastern provinces of Kenya

Sustainable crop production using hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) to enrich soil fertility and conserve soil moisture for maize cropping in smallholder farming systems in Zimbabwe

Back to Article: Background papers: Climate Change: Agronomy: Diseases: Pests: Plant Breeding: Natural Resource Management:

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

3 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

Published

3 days ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

4 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download