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Soil Science

Soil Science Scholars in Busitema University

Publications within Busitema

Ongoing research by Crop department with Dr. Wasige John as the principal investigator

  1. Participatory evaluation of Best Climate Smart Agricultural practices and lessons learnt in Eastern Uganda-Draft Manuscript
  2. A GIS assessment of long-term trends in Land Degradation in Busoga Region-Draft Manuscrip

    3. Published by Mr. Besigamukama
  3. Tanga, C. M., Egonyu, J. P., Beesigamukama, D., Niassy, S., Emily, K., Magara, H. J., Omuse, E. R., Subramanian, S., & Ekesi, S. (2021). Edible Insect Farming as an Emerging and Profitable Enterprise in East Africa. Current Opinion in Insect Science, 48, 64–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2021.09.007
  4. Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, B., Korir, N., Menale, K., Muriithi, B., Kidoido, M., Kirscht, H., Diiro, G., Ghemoh, C.J., Sevgan, S., Nakimbugwe, D., Musyoka, M.W., Ekesi, S., & Tanga, C.M. (2021). Economic and ecological values of frass fertiliser from black soldier fly agro-industrial waste processing. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.3920/jiff2021.0013
  5. Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, B., Korir, N., Ghemoh, C.J., Subramanian, S., & Tanga, C.M. (2021). In situ nitrogen mineralization and nutrient release by soil amended with black soldier fly frass fertilizer. Scientific Reports, 11, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-94269-3
  6. Tanga, C.M., Beesigamukama, D., Kassie, M., Egonyu, P.J., Ghemoh, C.J., Nkoba, K. (2021). Performance of black soldier fly frass fertiliser on maize (Zea mays L.) growth, yield, nutritional quality, and economic returns Abstract. J. Insects as Food Feed 1–12. https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2021.0012
  7. Anyega, A.O., Korir, N.K., Beesigamukama, D., Changeh, G.J., Nkoba, K., Subramanian, S., van Loom, J.JA., Dicke, M., Tanga, C.M. (2021). Black soldier fly- composted organic fertilizer enhances growth, yield, and nutrient quality of three key vegetables in Sub-Saharan Africa. Frontiers in Plant Science. 12, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.680312
  8. Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, B., Korir, N. K., K.M. Fiaboe, K., Nakimbugwe, D., Khamis, F. M., Subramanian, S., Wangu, M. M., Dubois, T., Ekesi, S., & Tanga, C. M. (2021). Low-cost technology for recycling agro-industrial waste into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer using black soldier fly. Waste Management, 119, 183–194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2020.09.043
  9. Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, B., Korir, N. K., Fiaboe, K. K. M., Nakimbugwe, D., Khamis, F. M., Dubois, T., Subramanian, S., Wangu, M. M., Ekesi, S., & Tanga, C. M. (2020). Biochar and gypsum amendment of agro-industrial waste for enhanced black soldier fly larval biomass and quality frass fertilizer. PloS One, 15(8), e0238154. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238154
  10. Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, B., Korir, N. K., Fiaboe, K. K. M., Nakimbugwe, D., Khamis, F. M., Subramanian, S., Dubois, T., Ekesi, S., Kelemu, S., & Tanga, C. M. (2020). Exploring Black Soldier Fly Frass as Novel Fertilizer for Improved Growth, Yield, and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Maize Under Field Conditions. Frontiers in Plant Science, 11(September), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.574592
  11. Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, B., Korir, N., Musyoka, M. W., Fiaboe, K. K. M., Nakimbugwe, D., Khamis, F. M., Subramanian, S., Dubois, T., Ekesi, S., & Tanga, C. M. (2020). Nitrogen Fertilizer Equivalence of Black Soldier Fly Frass Fertilizer and Synchrony of Nitrogen Mineralization for Maize Production. Agronomy, 10(1395), 1–9. https://doi:10.3390/agronomy10091395
  12. Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, B., Korir, N., Fiaboe, K.K.M., Khamis, F.M., Subramanian, S., Wangu, M.W., Ekesi, S., & Tanga C.M. (2020). Effects of Black Soldier Fly Frass Fertilizer on the Growth, Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Maize in Central Kenya. Journal of insects as food and feed, 6 (supplement 1). https://www.WageningenAcademic.com/IFW2020.
  13. Abro, Z., Kassie, M., Tanga, C., Beesigamukama, D., & Diiro, G. (2020). Socio-economic and environmental implications of replacing conventional poultry feed with insect-based feed in Kenya. Journal of Cleaner Production, 265, 121871. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121871
  14. Nakamya, J., Tumuhairwe, J.., Sabiiti, E.., Nakanwagi, J., Beesigamukama, D., Aryampa, S., Aryampa, S., Nakanwagi, J., Nakamya, J., & Beesigamukama, D. (2021). Soil Textural Inactivation of Residual Faecal Indicator Organisms in Bio Slurry Used for Carrot Production. J. Agric. Sci. Food Technol. 7, 30–35. https://doi.org/10.36630/jasft_20017
  15. Nakanwagi, Josephine, Tenywa, J. S., Wobibi, S., Wasukira, A., Wagoire, W. W., Nakamya, J., Beesigamukama, D., & Wodada, W. (2019). Nitrogen and Phosphorus Optimization and Agronomic Nutrient Use Efficiency for Improved Wheat Performance. International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research, 44(2), 227–236.
  16. Beesigamukama, D., Tumuhairwe, J. B., Muoma, J., Maingi, J. M., Ombori, O., Mukaminega, D., Nakanwagi, J., & Amoding, A. (2018). Improving Water Hyacinth-Based Compost for Crop Production. Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Technology, 4(3), 52–63. http://pearlresearchjournals.org/journals/jasft/idex.html
  17. Beesigamukama, D., Amoding, A., Tumuhairwe, J. B., Muoma, J., Maingi, J. M., Ombori, O., Nakanwagi, J., Mukaminega, D., (2018). Agronomic effectiveness of water hyacinth-based composts. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 13(39), 2055–2062. https://doi.org/10.5897/ajar2018.13440
  18. Nakanwagi, J, Tenywa, J. S., Mukisa, M. I., Wasukira, A., Wagoire, W. W., Wobibi, S., Nakamya, J., Beesigamukama, D., & Aryampa, S. N. (2018). Effect of nitrogen stress amelioration on the status of break flour yield of soft wheat for making bread. Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Technology, 4(1), 1–8.