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ASSESSMENT OF SITE SUITABILITY FOR CAGE FISH FARMING IN SELECTED BAYS OF LAKE VICTORIA, UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Cage culture is considered an alternative to increasing fish production that can provide
employment, income and food. However, its unplanned expansion could result in negative
environmental and social impacts. This study ...
Complementary food handling practices associated with food safety, health and nutritional status of children in Adyel division, Lira district
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Efforts to reduce illnesses and undernutrition among children in developing countries are partly hampered by a continual existence of childhood infections. The objective of this study was to identify the complementary food ...
Distribution and abundance of the Shoebill, Balaeniceps Rex in two contrasting wetlands on the shores of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2020-11-12)
The Shoebill, Balaeniceps rex, a vulnerable bird species on the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red Data List is known to have a declining population all over its range in Africa with about 3300-5300 ...
Fruit composition, storage stability, optimal drying conditions and flour characteristics for selected pumpkin varieties
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
The three economically important species of pumpkin namely Cucurbita maxima,
Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita moschata have many varieties. Pumpkin peel and flesh are key
inter and intra specie distinguishing features but ...
Implications of urban growth and development on land use distribution in Jinja Municipality
(Makerere University, 2020-06)
This study examined the implications of urban growth and development on land use in Jinja Municipality. The objectives were: to identify the forms of land use change, to examine the factors of urban growth and development; ...
Drivers of innovation in agro-based and non-agrobased small and medium enterprises in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)
Sustainable contribution of SMEs to economic development in Uganda is hampered by their low rate of survival. Innovation is generally seen as one of the most important drivers of SME growth. Thus understanding innovative ...
Impact of land use types on Nsooba stream: case study of Bukoto I to Bwaise III
(Makerere University, 2020-11-15)
A study was conducted to determine the impact of land use type on water quality in
Nsooba stream. The objectives of the study were: 1) to map the different land use types
along Nsooba stream, 2) to assess the water quality ...
Determinants of sustainability of tree planting groups in Kaliro district, eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)
This study described the characteristics of Tree Planting Groups (TPGs), assessed the internal and external factors which influence their sustainability, and also determined the influence of TPGs on tree planting and on-farm ...
Reaction of a ferralsol to the acidifying effect of nitrogen fertilization
(Makerere University, 2020-01)
Soil fertility management is currently believed to be a major entry point for unlocking the productivity of crops in order to address food insecurity and poverty, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Although fertilizers ...
Apple Peel Biochemical Changes after Foliar Application of Combined Boron and Calcium I. Phenolics and Physico-Chemical Attributes
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2020-06-30)
Post-full bloom foliar applications of boron in combination with calcium (B+Ca) suppress fruit sunburn-browning incidence in apples (Malusdomestica). However, the mode-of-action is not yet explained and hence, protocols ...