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Tamarindus indica l genetic structure and niche ecology.
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
Worldwide, tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) is an economically valued tree species.
Nevertheless, research on tamarind has been minimal, its conservation status and
even knowledge on its genetic structure and niche ecology ...
Development of marker based for breeding cassava for resistance to cassava mosaic disease
(Makerere University, 2010-05)
The dreaded cassava mosaic disease (CMD) caused by cassava mosaic virus (es) still remains the major hindrance to production of cassava in many cassava growing areas. Breeding for host resistance to this disease has ...
Morphological and nutritional characteristics of Tamarindus Indica (LINN) fruits in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
An evaluation of morphological and nutritional characteristics of Tamarindus indica L.
(Fabaceae) pod pulp and seeds was carried out on samples from three agro-ecological
zones (West Nile, Eastern and Lake Victoria ...
The impact of crop raiding by wild animals from Bugoma Forest Reserve on farmers' livelihoods
(2010-08)
This research dealt with the impact of crop raiding by wild animals from Bugoma Forest Reserve on farmers’ livelihoods. The research was carried out with the objectives of finding out the animal species most involved in ...
Estimation of consumer preferences for cowpea varieties in Kumi and Soroti Districts, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L. Walp) is one of the most important indigenous legumes of the tropics and sub tropics. In Africa information on cowpea marketing and trade is lacking and data on cowpea production and consumption ...
Cassava root starch characteristics in Ugandan local varieties, elite introductions and their half SIB populations.
(Makerere University, 2010)
Different important varieties of cassava are grown and used in Uganda for a range of applications based on their characteristics though they lack the right combination of culinary and industrial properties required for the ...
Effect of supplementation with zinc, zinc plus, vitamin A and iron on nutritional status of school children (6-10 years) in Uganda: A randomized controlled study
(Makerere University, 2010)
Background: The nutritional status for the school-aged child is largely unknown. Unlike for children under five years of age, few studies have been conducted the age group of 6-10 years. Hence there is a paucity of information ...
Analysis of the implementation and enforcement of the Fish Act, CAP.197 (2000) on Lake Victoria in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-09)
The study conducted from 1964 to 2008 examined the adequacy of the implementation and enforcement of Uganda’s Fish Act, Cap. 197 of 2000 in controlling the exploitation and conservation of fisheries resources of Lake ...
Early growth and insect herbivory of Neoboutonia Macrocalyx seedlings in different sized gaps in Kabale National Park
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
Gap size is considered as a key factor to tree colonization and succession. Small gaps often show a species composition that is distinctly different from larger gaps. This species niche differentiation is influenced by ...
Mycorrhizal assemblages and potential for enhancing growth of calliandra calothyrsus and sorghum bicolor in degraded lands: the case of Mabira Forest Reserve and semi-arid Soroti
(Makerere University, 2010-04)
Forest degradation has been going on at an alarming rate, threatening the stability of many ecosystems in Uganda. In the last few decades, several restoration attempts have been made but the process has been very slow and ...