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The potential of Moringa oleifera, Syzygium cumini and Artocarpus heterophyllus seeds as coagulants in treatment of surface water
(Makerere University, 2012-04)
The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Moringa, Java plum and Jackfruit seeds as coagulants in treatment of turbid water. Pond water samples were collected and classified into low, medium and high initial turbidities ...
Evaluation of soil and soil improvement methods for ginger production in Ntenjeru Subcounty
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Organic ginger production is one of the upcoming commercial farming systems in Uganda most prominent in the central part of the country. There was a growing concern about ginger production and its profitability in order ...
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 ...
Seed production, germination, seedling growth and domestication potential of Afrocarpus Usambarensis Var.dawei and Podocarpus Milanjianus in Sango Bay, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-03)
Podocarpus is a genus of conifers consisting of about 100 species and distributed in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the southern hemisphere. Afrocarpus was, until recently, also part of Podocarpus in terms of the genus. ...
Fusarium and fumonisin contamination of maize produced in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-05)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple food for many Ugandans. During production and storage, the crop may be colonised by Fusarium species which may produce fumonisins that are associated with several animal and human illnesses. ...
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 ...
Genetic diversity and carotenoid degradation in yellow root cassava in Uganda.
(2012)
Yellow root cassava (Manihot esculenta Cranz) has high levels of pro-vitamin A carotenoid and its consumption has been perceived as a sustainable approach for addressing Vitamin A deficiencies. β–carotene, the main pro-vitamin ...
Determinants of anemia among pregnant women in Kiboga District
(Makerere University, 2012-10)
Background: In spite of the various intervention efforts, Uganda, like other developing countries, is plagued by high levels of anemia among pregnant women. Anemia levels among women of reproductive age, (15-49 years) is ...
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 ...
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 ...