African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1095

Full Length Research Paper

Effects of water level on plant characteristics in a restored wetland and referenced natural wetland in Wakiso, Uganda

Kunan B. Vesselly
  • Kunan B. Vesselly
  • Department of Environmental Management, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda.
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Alfonse Opio
  • Alfonse Opio
  • Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Gulu University, Uganda.
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Majaliwa Mwanjalolo
  • Majaliwa Mwanjalolo
  • Department of Geography, Geo-Informatics and Climate Sciences, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda.
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Frank Kansiime
  • Frank Kansiime
  • Department of Environmental Management, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 10 December 2018
  •  Accepted: 18 January 2019
  •  Published: 31 May 2022

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