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M. G. Kaiira

Publications (3)

Effect of Weeding Regime and Row Direction on Growth and Yield of Upland Rice in Uganda

M. G. Kaiira, L. Owere, M. Elesu, B. Chemayek & J. Etiang · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A study determined the effects of row direction and integrated weed management on the growth, productivity and economics of upland rice at Ikulwe Research Station using a completely randomized block design, replicated thrice with NAMCHE 5 upland rice in Uganda (2021b & 2022b)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i92903

Productivity and Economic Performance of NERICA Varieties under Two Harvest Modes and Rainfall Intensities in Uganda

M. G. Kaiira, L. Owere, F. Kagoda & M. Elesu · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

The productivity of upland rice is highly determined by the available soil moisture and nutrients. Droughts highly influence yields especially in the second 30 days growth period. A field experiment was conducted at the Uganda National Agricultural Research Institute, Ikulwe stat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i330256

Crop Mulches for Increased Weed Control and Rice Productivity

M. G. Kaiira, G. N. Chemining’wa, F. Ayuke & Y. Baguma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2019

A study was conducted to determine the influence of mulches of rice (R), maize (Mz), mucuna (Mc) and cymbopogon (C) on weed growth and rice yield. Twelve mulch treatments included MzRC, RMcC, MzMC, MzRMc, MzRC + one hand rogueing of weeds (hr), RMcC + hr, MzMcC + hr, MzRMc + hr,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2019/v29i130133