Can agrochemicals be used in watermelon fields in Uganda?
Indeed, in Uganda, applica-tion of agrochemicals in watermelon fields close to water bodies easily results in the deterioration of water and environment as well as a loss of the fauna that inhabits these lowlands (Amulen et al., 2017; Lema et al., 2014; Nakangu & Bagyenda, 2013).
Why are watermelon and pumpkin production rates low in Uganda?
The low production rates of watermelon and pumpkin in Uganda could be attributed to such biotic and abiotic constraints. Previously, pests and diseases were reported to be among the major con-straints in the production of watermelon and pumpkins in Uganda (Masika et al., 2017).
Why do Ugandans eat watermelons & pumpkins?
Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative Watermelons and pumpkins are cultivated in Uganda for their leaves, fruits, and seeds, thereby contributing to food, nutrition and income security.
How to control watermelon weeds in Uganda?
Pests, diseases, and drought constitute the main constraints afecting watermelon and pumpkin cultiva-tion in Uganda. Whereas weeding using hand hoes is the most common method of weed control, application of ash was the main strategy for pest management in pumpkin, while in watermelons, pheromone traps and pesticides were frequently used.