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Potential use of cassava starch and banana juice in the in vitro micropropagation of banana (Musa spp.)
(Makerere University, 2012-08)
In Uganda, banana is a major staple food as well as an important cash crop in the local economy. It also serves as one of the most important food security crops of Uganda. In spite of this, banana cultivation faces constraints ...
The potential of farmed ecosystems to conserve avian and woody plant species biodiversity in Buhaguzi County, Hoima District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-04)
This study assessed the potential of farmed ecosystems in Buhaguzi County, Hoima District, Uganda to conserve biodiversity. In order to achieve this, comparisons of floristic structure of woody species and bird species ...
The use of traditional medicine in primary health care amongst the local people around Buyiija forest Mpigi District Central - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012-08)
This study was conducted in the parishes of Buyiija and Bongole which are close to Buyija forest reserve. The aim was to assess the contribution of traditional medicine in the primary health care of the rural population. ...
Molecular structure and functional properties of starches on the East African market
(Makerere University, 2012)
Starches have an unrivalled potential as raw materials for several food and non-food uses such as bakery, confectionary, brewery, textiles, pharmaceuticals, paper and laundry. Unravelling the potential of commercial starches ...
Development of RNAi based technology for sweet potato virus disease resistance and its characterization in Nicotiana Benthamiana.
(Makerere University, 2012-12)
Sweet potato virus disease causes significant losses of sweetpotato yields in many parts of the world and Uganda in particular. The disease is due to co-infection with Sweet potato feathery mottle potyvirus (SPFMV) and ...
Development of a drinkable, peanut-based therapeutic food.
(2012)
Malnutrition plays a major role in child morbidity and mortality. Its prevalence in Uganda continues to be an area of public concern. High ingredient costs continue to hamper local production of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic ...
Association between feeding practices and the nutritional status of children 0- 24 months: a casestudy in Luweero District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-11)
Background: Childhood malnutrition is a significant health problem in developing countries and it has lifelong and irreversible effects especially if it occurs during the early stages of infancy. Care giving and infant and ...
Effect of legume foliage supplementary feeding to dairy cattle offered Pennisetum purpureum basal diet on feed intake and manure quality
(National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2012)
In smallholder zero grazing dairy systems of Uganda, elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is the main basal diet offered, and is supplemented with legume forages among others. Recent observations indicate reduction in ...
Environmental impacts of tourism development on River Nile in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012)
River Nile and the environs of Jinja town are among the leading tourism destinations in Uganda, offering tourists an opportunity to participate in viewing the Source of Africa’s longest river; the associated falls; river ...
A comparative analysis of small mammal assemblages in and around Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012)
In this study of a comparative analysis of small mammal assemblages in and around Budongo Forest Reserve, there were three objectives; 1) to determine the habitat characteristics of the unlogged and logged compartments ...